Bomb Threat at Century-Old Mullaperiyar Dam Sparks Security Surge

Security personnel in Kerala's Idukki district conducted searches at the historical Mullaperiyar dam due to a bomb threat. An emailed threat was sent to Thrissur's district collectorate, but no suspicious items were found. The incident coincided with a Supreme Court notice concerning the dam's safety.

Authorities in Kerala's Idukki district intensified security around the Mullaperiyar dam after receiving a bomb threat via email. The alarm was raised when the threat was sent to the district collectorate in nearby Thrissur.

Police and bomb squads were swiftly dispatched to the site to conduct thorough searches. Despite the urgency and the potential danger, preliminary inspections have revealed nothing amiss so far. However, the operation continues to ensure the dam's safety.

The timing of this threat is noteworthy, as it coincides with a Supreme Court notice to the central government and state administrations concerning a PIL advocating for the construction of a new dam due to safety concerns regarding the existing structure.

(With inputs from agencies.)