Bomb Threat at Punjab Secretariat, Chandigarh: Complex Evacuated, Security Sweep Ongoing

January 29, 2026

Chandigarh: A bomb threat was received against the Punjab Secretariat and Mini Secretariat in Chandigarh, causing widespread panic. The threat was sent via email, prompting the administration and security agencies to immediately be alerted. As a precautionary measure, the Punjab and Haryana Secretariat complexes were evacuated, with all officers and employees safely evacuated.

Security Agencies Conduct Thorough Search

Upon receiving the threat, Chandigarh Police, Punjab Police, Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), CISF, dog squad, and other security agencies arrived at the scene. The entire complex has been sealed and a search operation has been launched. Every block, room, and parking area of ​​the Secretariat is being thoroughly inspected for any suspicious objects.

Threat Linked to Earlier School Warnings

It should be noted that on Wednesday, schools in Chandigarh also received bomb threats. The same threat mail also threatened to target PM Modi during his visit to Punjab.

Threat received from Gmail account, search everywhere It has been learned that this threat came from a Gmail account. As soon as the matter came to light, all senior officers were brought to his attention. Following this, the investigation began. The police are attempting to search every location so that the matter can be investigated thoroughly. This location is crucial, as over five thousand employees and people from all over Punjab come here for work. Administrative work stopped in the secretariat Following the threat, all administrative work at the Secretariat has been temporarily halted. Officials have been advised not to enter the premises until further notice. A large police force has been deployed, and security has been tightened throughout the area.

Central and state-level agencies are also on alert.

The administration has appealed to the public not to pay attention to rumors and to cooperate with security agencies. Taking the matter seriously, central and state-level agencies are also on alert. At present, the discovery of any explosive material has not been confirmed, but security agencies are not in a mood to take any chances. The situation will be allowed to return to normal only after the investigation is complete.