Bomb Threat Hoaxes Shake French Consulate and JIPMER

A bomb threat was sent via email to the French consulate, following a similar threat to JIPMER. Both incidents were deemed hoaxes, prompting searches by the Bomb Detection and Disposal squad. Cybercrime authorities are investigating the source of these threats.

The French consulate in the city received a bomb threat via email, echoing a similar incident at JIPMER the previous day. Authorities confirmed both threats were hoaxes.

The Bomb Detection and Disposal squad swiftly responded to the French consul general's office, conducting a thorough search operation, according to police sources.

While senior police officials declared the threats a hoax, the cybercrime unit has taken action, launching a case and stepping up their investigation efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)