The Bombay High Court administration received a bomb threat email on Friday afternoon, which created panic and led to suspension of hearings, police said. The high court complex was evacuated and a search operation was launched.
Delh High Court too received a similar bom threat earlier in the day.
"The threat email was received on the official email address of the Bombay High Court, which warned of a bomb blast in the building," an official said, adding, police personnel rushed to the premises and all the judges, lawyers, staff and visitors were asked to vacate the premises as a precautionary measure.
"A search operation is currently underway with the help of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and a dog squad," the official said.
