Bomb Threat Disrupts Gujarat Assembly Proceedings

A bomb threat email caused a significant disruption in Gujarat's assembly proceedings just before the budget session was set to begin. Authorities acted quickly, evacuating all personnel and launching a search for explosives. Despite the alarming situation, no suspicious items have been found so far. This incident highlights the ongoing security concerns in legislative environments. Read on to learn more about the details surrounding this event and the response from local law enforcement.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 18, 2026, 11:18 IST

Bomb Threat Email Received Before Assembly Session

On Wednesday, just moments before the commencement of the budget session in Gujarat, an email threatening the presence of a bomb in the assembly complex was received, as reported by officials. Police Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Piyush Wanda stated that the email claimed a bomb was planted within the assembly premises, prompting authorities to evacuate all staff and legislators from the area.

The assembly proceedings were scheduled to begin at 9 AM, but officials were alerted to the threat at 8:45 AM. DSP Wanda mentioned, "Upon receiving the bomb threat via email, local police swiftly arrived at the scene and initiated a search operation for any explosive materials." He further noted that, as of now, nothing suspicious has been discovered.