Shimla: Posters to Bomb Rohru SDM Office and Judicial Complex put up; Case Registered

May 6, 2026

Threatening Posters to Bomb Rohru SDM Office and Judicial Complex Put Up in Shimla; Case Registered. The SDM office and Judicial Complex in Rohru—located in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district, have received a threat to be blown up with a bomb.

Upon receiving this information, the police immediately evacuated the entire complex. According to reports, an anonymous poster was affixed to a wall near Bharari Road in the Eversani area, close to Lakkar Bazaar in Shimla. The poster contained a threat to bomb the court complex and the SDM office situated in Rohru.

No Suspicious Object Confirmed Yet
Upon receiving the information, the police administration took immediate precautionary measures. The court complex and SDM office in Rohru were evacuated for security reasons. All vehicles were removed from the premises, and a substantial police force has been deployed at the scene.

A bomb disposal squad was also summoned to the site. Currently, a thorough inspection of the premises is underway. As of now, the presence of any suspicious object has not been confirmed; the investigation remains ongoing. In this regard, a case has been registered at the Sadar Police Station, and appropriate action is being initiated. SSP Gaurav Singh stated that the investigation into the matter is continuing.

The Shimla District Police has appealed to the general public not to panic, to maintain peace, and to disregard any rumors. The police maintain complete control over the situation.

First such incident in Shimla

This marks the first such incident of its kind in Shimla, prompting investigative agencies to go on high alert. Prior to this, courts, government institutions, and private schools—both in the state of Himachal Pradesh and within the capital, Shimla—have previously received bomb threats via email. This has created an atmosphere of fear among the public across the district and the state. Teams from the Police and the CID have begun questioning individuals at the scene and have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for creating and posting these threatening materials.