Andhra Pradesh: Tirupati’s renowned ISKCON temple faced a bomb scare on Sunday, when temple authorities received an alarming email threatening an attack by alleged ISIS terrorists. Immediately after the threat, the temple’s management lodged a formal complaint with local police, sparking a swift response from law enforcement. Police teams, including bomb squads and canine units, conducted a thorough search of the premises to ensure the safety of devotees and staff. Despite the intense search, no explosives or other hazardous materials were found.
Circle Inspector Srinivasulu confirmed the bomb threat and detailed the police department’s response, emphasizing their commitment to public safety. He assured the public that investigative efforts are ongoing to identify the individual or group behind this threat. Authorities are, however, leaning towards the possibility of this being yet another hoax, as it follows a pattern of similar threats received by establishments in Tirupati in recent days.
This incident marks the fourth bomb threat in the past three days in Tirupati, following a series of hoax threats targeting various establishments in the town. Just one day prior, two hotels received bomb threats, which, after investigation, were also deemed false. Earlier last week, three other hotels in the area received similar threatening messages, causing anxiety among locals and visitors alike.
The threatening email reportedly referenced Jaffer Sadiq, a high-profile suspect in a drug trafficking network, who was recently apprehended by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Tamil Nadu. While officials are investigating any potential connection between these threats and the recent arrest, no concrete link has yet been established. An FIR has been registered, and a dedicated investigative team is currently probing the situation.
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As the investigation unfolds, authorities in Tirupati have ramped up security measures to reassure residents and visitors. They are calling for calm while stressing their commitment to uncovering the source of these threats and preventing any disruption to the peaceful atmosphere of this pilgrimage city.
(By Ankur Tripathi)
