ISRO Bengaluru Receives Bomb Threat Via Email, Building Evacuated

New Delhi: The headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru received a bomb threat via email on Thursday, triggering a massive security response at the country's premier space agency. 

According to police, the threatening email was sent to the office of ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan, warning of a possible blast at the Antariksh Bhavan complex.

Acting swiftly, Bengaluru Police, along with bomb disposal squads, dog squads and other security personnel, rushed to the premises, and the premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure while security personnel carried out an extensive search of the facility. No explosive devices or suspicious objects were found during the operation.

Police Probe Email Origin, Hoax Angle Under Scanner

Multiple police teams and cyber investigators have launched an investigation to trace the sender and determine the motive behind the threat. Officials are also examining whether the email originated from outside India and whether it is linked to a broader pattern of hoax bomb threats targeting high-security establishments.

According to preliminary findings, police suspect the email may be part of a hoax campaign. However, officials stressed that no chances could be taken given the strategic importance of ISRO.

Despite initial indications suggesting the threat could be a false alarm, authorities carried out a comprehensive search of the entire ISRO headquarters. Officials said bomb disposal squads thoroughly scanned the premises before declaring that no explosives had been found. Investigators are continuing to examine digital evidence to identify those responsible for sending the email.

The latest incident comes amid a string of hoax bomb threats reported across the country over the past year. Similar threat emails were recently sent to the Karnataka High Court, several schools in Bengaluru, Delhi schools, museums, hotels and even an Air India flight, prompting large-scale evacuations and security checks.

The investigation into the email is currently underway.