Bomb Threat in North Goa Sparks Swift Police Response

A bomb threat targeted the collectorate in North Goa on Friday, triggering an evacuation and police search. An email from Utpal Laxman Rao warned of an explosion if the building wasn't vacated by 3.30 pm. Police are investigating the threat, recalling a previous similar hoax.

On Friday morning, the collectorate in North Goa was evacuated following a bomb threat received via email, igniting a swift response from local authorities. Police, alongside the bomb detection disposal squad (BDDS), conducted a thorough search of the premises.

Additional Collector Mahadev Araundekar revealed that the threatening email, attributed to a sender named Utpal Laxman Rao, demanded the building's evacuation by 3.30 pm, warning of a potential explosion.

This recent scare mirrored a prior hoax received by the deputy collector's office in Mapusa. Law enforcement is taking no chances, ensuring the safety of the building before staff return.