Amravati, Nov. 2 -- Panic gripped the Amravati District and Sessions Court on Monday after an email warning of a bomb planted inside the court building was received, prompting authorities to evacuate the premises and launch an extensive security search, officials said.
The threat was received on the court's official email account at around 12 noon, while regular judicial proceedings were underway.
Following the alert, judges, lawyers, court staff and litigants were immediately evacuated from the main building and other sections as a precautionary measure.
Senior police officials, including Deputy Commissioners of Police Shyam Ghughe and Yashwant Solanke, rushed to the spot along with a large police contingent and Quick Response Team (QRT...