A bomb threat email sent to Lourdes Central School triggered a major security operation on Thursday morning, with police and bomb disposal teams conducting an extensive search of the campus.
According to authorities, the email was received late on Wednesday night and warned that a bomb would explode at 9 am.
Police and bomb squad rush to campus
Personnel from Kadri Police Station immediately reached the school along with the bomb detection and disposal squad.
A comprehensive inspection of classrooms, corridors and open spaces was carried out to ensure student safety. Dog squad teams were also deployed to assist in the search operation.
A senior police officer said that every corner of the premises was checked thoroughly and no suspicious objects were found during the preliminary sweep.
Similar threats reported
Authorities noted that similar threat emails have recently been sent to other institutions in the state, including the Dharwad Court Complex and the Mangaluru Court, prompting heightened vigilance.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the sender names used in the emails appear to trace back to Tamil Nadu. However, officials clarified that the authenticity of these identities is yet to be verified.
Police have launched a detailed investigation to identify the source of the email and determine whether the threats are part of a coordinated attempt to create panic.
Further updates are awaited.