Gujarat Assembly Faces Bomb Threat Just Before Budget Session

In a startling incident, the Gujarat assembly complex received a bomb threat via email shortly before the commencement of the budget session. The threat prompted immediate evacuation of staff and MLAs, with local police conducting a thorough search for explosives. Despite the alarming situation, no suspicious items were found. This incident raises concerns about security measures in place during critical legislative sessions. Read on to find out more about the events that unfolded.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 18, 2026, 11:40 IST

Bomb Threat Disrupts Assembly Proceedings

On Wednesday morning, the Gujarat assembly complex was alerted to a bomb threat via email, just moments before the scheduled start of the House proceedings during the ongoing budget session, according to officials.

The email indicated that an explosive device had been placed within the assembly premises, prompting authorities to evacuate all staff and MLAs, as stated by Deputy Superintendent of Police Piyush Vanda.

Although the assembly was set to commence at 9 am, the threat was reported at 8:45 am, he noted.

In response to the bomb threat, local police swiftly arrived at the scene and initiated a search for any explosives, Vanda confirmed, mentioning that no suspicious items have been discovered thus far.