A bomb threat was received at the Judicial Courts Complex in Mohali on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to restrict entry to the premises. Only lawyers and litigants were allowed inside as police launched a full security check.
Court Operations Halted Pending Police Clearance
The District and Sessions Judge has ordered that the court will begin functioning only after police officials give the all-clear. This means regular court proceedings remain suspended until the security sweep is complete.
Security personnel stationed at the entry points have been directed to check visitors thoroughly before allowing them access to the complex.
Security Sweep Underway at Mohali Court Premises
Police are currently scanning the premises using sniffer dogs and a bomb disposal squad. The search is focused on ensuring no explosive device is present anywhere within the court complex.
The response follows a pattern seen in earlier incidents at the same location. The Mohali court has been repeatedly targeted with bomb threats in the past, but every time it has turned out to be a hoax.
Our Take: Vigilance Must Remain High Despite Hoax History
To put it plainly, the fact that past threats were hoaxes does not reduce the seriousness of today's response. Authorities are right to treat every threat as real until proven otherwise.
The decision to restrict entry and wait for police clearance shows a sensible approach — safety comes before convenience. However, the repeated nature of these threats raises a question: why is this court being targeted so often, even if the threats are false?
For now, the priority is clear. Police must complete their sweep, and the court should resume only when officials confirm the premises are safe. Lawyers and litigants should cooperate with the thorough checks — a few minutes of delay is a small price for security.