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A bomb threat email triggered a major security operation at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru before police confirmed it was a hoax.
July 2, 2026: The headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru received a bomb threat via email on Thursday, prompting an immediate security response. Police, along with bomb disposal and dog squads, rushed to the premises and launched a comprehensive search operation.
Security personnel thoroughly inspected the ISRO campus following the threat to ensure the safety of employees and the facility. After an extensive search, officials confirmed that no suspicious objects or explosive materials were found.
Police later declared the bomb threat to be a hoax and have launched an investigation to trace the source of the email. Authorities are working to identify those responsible for sending the threat and determine the motive behind the incident.