Bomb Threat Sparks Panic at Palghar Collectorate; Offices Evacuated, Police Confirm Threat Was Real

Palghar, May 20: Tension gripped the Palghar District Collectorate Complex on Tuesday morning after an anonymous email warned of a bomb planted within the premises, triggering a full-scale emergency response, evacuation, and deployment of bomb disposal squads.

The threatening email, received at around 11:00 AM, claimed that a timed bomb had been placed on the campus and would detonate around 3:30 PM. While the message was initially believed to be a hoax, a preliminary probe by Palghar Police later confirmed the threat to be credible, prompting swift and coordinated action by district authorities and disaster response teams.

All buildings within the district headquarters — including the Collector’s Office, Administrative Buildings A and B, and the Zilla Parishad Office — were immediately evacuated. Government staff, officials, and visiting citizens were escorted to safety as a precautionary measure.

Security forces, bomb detection units, and sniffer dogs conducted an intensive sweep of the premises. As of now, no explosive device has been found, and officials have confirmed that the situation is under control.

“We urge citizens to remain calm and vigilant. Any suspicious objects or activities should be reported to the nearest police station without delay,” said a senior district official.

The district administration also issued an appeal asking people to avoid spreading rumors or misinformation, as it could disrupt the ongoing investigation and rescue operations.

An official probe has been launched to trace the source of the threatening email, and cybercrime experts are assisting in tracking the sender.

While life is slowly returning to normal at the collectorate complex, authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed.