Bomb threat to Gujarat High Court and Chief Minister’s Office; security beefed up

November 6, 2026

Gandhinagar: The spate of bomb threats continues in Gujarat. On Friday, the Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Gandhinagar received a bomb threat via email. Security agencies were alerted and a massive search operation was launched at the state secretariat. Security around the complex has also been tightened.

A few hours earlier, the Gujarat High Court also received a bomb threat email, putting security agencies on high alert.

Following the latest threat email targeting the Chief Minister’s Office, security was beefed up at the New Secretariat complex. Upon receiving the information, bomb squad and dog squad teams arrived at the Secretariat. Both teams conducted a thorough search of various blocks and locations within the complex to detect any suspicious objects or explosive devices.

Security has been strengthened around the Chief Minister’s Office. Police have intensified checks at the entry and exit gates of the Secretariat. Additional security personnel have been deployed throughout the complex, and strict checking of visitors is being conducted.

The bomb disposal squad searched various locations in the Secretariat, while dog squads also searched various areas. Security agencies prioritized the Chief Minister’s Office and other sensitive locations in the Secretariat.

Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched to trace the source of the threatening email and identify the sender. Investigators are examining the email’s digital records and other technical information to determine its source and the motive behind the threat. The detailed contents of the email and the identity of the sender are currently unknown.

Government institutions in Gujarat continue to receive threats

In the past few days, there have been incidents of emails threatening to bomb government institutions and other establishments in Gujarat.

Earlier, on November 3, the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Gandhinagar received a threatening email. It threatened to target state government offices, a temple, and prisons.

Following this, security checks were conducted at government establishments in Mehsana and Patan, including the Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad. However, no suspicious items were found during the searches.

In light of the continued threats, state security agencies have increased precautionary checks and surveillance at sensitive government establishments.