Andhra Pradesh: Tirupati ISKCON Temple Receives Bomb Threat

The ISKCON Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, heightened its security after receiving a bomb threat via email on Sunday night. Upon receiving the threat, temple staff promptly contacted the police. The authorities then conducted thorough inspections using both bomb and dog squads to ensure safety.

In recent days, over a dozen hotels in Tirupati have also faced similar bomb threats. However, these threats were later confirmed as hoaxes by the police. As soon as such complaints were received, the Tirupati Police evacuated the specific hotels and carried out searches with bomb disposal teams.

Investigation into Bomb Threats

Superintendent of Police Tirupati L Subbarayudu shared insights into the situation. "We reacted swiftly when we received complaints and our teams conducted thorough checks. But they (fake email threats) turned out to be fake. We are booking cases and investigations into these are going on," he stated.

A senior district police official mentioned that they are delving deeper into these cases with assistance from the cyber crimes wing. The investigation aims to uncover any potential connections or patterns behind these threats.

Alleged Connections to Drug Trafficking

The threatening emails reportedly referenced Jaffer Sadiq, an alleged drug trafficking network kingpin. Sadiq was apprehended in Tamil Nadu by both the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Enforcement Directorate (ED). Authorities are examining whether there is any link between him and the recent threats.

As investigations continue, law enforcement remains vigilant in ensuring public safety. The community is urged to remain calm while authorities work diligently to resolve these incidents. The swift response by police highlights their commitment to maintaining peace and security in Tirupati.