Bihar Police Register Case Over Al-Qaeda Email Threat to CM's Office

Bihar Police have registered a case related to an email threatening to bomb the Chief Minister's office. The email, allegedly sent from an individual claiming to be associated with Al-Qaeda, was received on July 16. The FIR was filed post inquiry on August 2, 2024, against unknown persons.

Bihar Police have launched an investigation following an email threatening to bomb the Chief Minister's office, confirmed a senior officer.

The FIR, lodged based on Sachivalaya Police Station SHO Sanjeev Kumar's statement, reveals that the email was sent on July 16, claimingly by someone linked to Al-Qaeda.

'An old case, the FIR was registered on August 2, 2024, following inquiries,' Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Rajeev Mishra informed PTI. The State Crime Records Bureau's website confirms the case falls under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and IT Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)