Bomb threat at Tiruvannamalai Collectorate turns out to be hoax

A bomb squad combed the Tiruvannamalai Collectorate complex over a bomb threat issued to the Collectorate on Tuesday.

Police said the threat, received through an email to the Collectorate, warned of a possible explosion, leading to swift action by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS).

The Tiruvannamalai Collectorate complex houses critical government departments such as the District Collector’s office, District Revenue Office, Civil Supplies Department, Department of Geology and Mining, and the Agriculture Department. The building complex also accommodates public service offices, including the District Consumer Forum, Department of Social Welfare, Land Tax Department, and the Tamil Development Department. Given the large number of departments functioning within the premises, the Collectorate witnesses heavy footfall every day, with hundreds of citizens visiting for various official purposes.

Following the bomb threat, the BDDS teams, assisted by sniffer dogs, conducted search operations in and around the premises — including parking lots and corridors. The team did not detect any potential explosive devices.