The ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Bomb threat email to ISRO headquarters turns out to be hoax
All staff evacuated as a precautionary measure and a thorough search of the building carried out
Bengaluru, Jul 2 (PTI) A bomb threat email sent to the headquarters of ISRO here on Thursday triggered an extensive search operation, police said.
Police personnel, along with the dog squad and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), rushed to the premises after the threat was received, they said.
According to police, all staff were evacuated as a precautionary measure while a thorough search of the building was carried out.
Nothing suspicious was found during the operation, and the threat was later declared a hoax, a senior police officer said.
Police said the Sanjaynagar Police Station is verifying the source of the email and other details.
Further investigation is underway. PTI
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