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Bomb Threat Drama: VP Radhakrishnan's Chennai Residence Sparks High-Alert Panic

A bomb threat against Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan's Chennai residence turned out to be a hoax, prompting an immediate high-security response from local police. Bomb detection experts and sniffer dog squads were deployed to investigate the threat, which was sent via email to the Estate Police Station. The incident is part of a broader trend of similar hoax threats targeting schools, hospitals, and high-profile locations in major Indian cities. Cybercrime units are now investigating the origin of these encrypted email threats, with several suspects, including minors, under scrutiny.

Key Points: VP Radhakrishnan Chennai Bomb Threat Hoax Investigated

  • Chennai Police immediately mobilized sniffer dogs and bomb experts after email threat
  • VP Radhakrishnan had already vacated the Mylapore property over a year ago
  • Threat part of ongoing series of hoax emails targeting high-profile locations
  • Cybercrime units directed to investigate the source of encrypted email threats
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Bomb threat at Vice President Radhakrishnan's Chennai residence turns out to be hoax

Bomb threat at Vice President's Chennai residence turns out to be false alarm, triggering massive security response and investigation

"Following the protocols for VIP security threats, the security teams proceeded to the location - Police Source"

Chennai, Oct 17

The Chennai Police on Friday received a bomb threat targeting the residence of Vice President C. P.

Radhakrishnan in the city, which subsequently turned out to be a hoax. The Estate Police Station in the city received an email claiming that a bomb had been planted at the Vice President's residence in the Mylapore area.

Senior police officials, along with the sniffer dog squad and bomb detection experts, immediately mobilised in response to the high-security alert.

Police sources confirmed that C. P. Radhakrishnan, who assumed the office of Vice President in September this year, had vacated the Mylapore property over a year ago.

He is currently residing in a rented apartment in the high-profile Poes Garden area in Chennai.

Following the protocols for VIP security threats, the security teams proceeded to the Poes Garden residence. However, the premises were found locked upon arrival, preventing the bomb experts from conducting a physical search inside the apartment.

After a preliminary inspection of the area and its surroundings, the police suspected that the threat was likely a hoax.

Authorities are now investigating the origin of the bomb threat email, which is the latest in a series of similar hoax threats aimed at high-profile individuals and establishments in Chennai.

More than 150 schools across Delhi and Bengaluru received hoax bomb threat emails since July this year, triggering mass evacuations and widespread panic among students and parents.

Several hospitals in the two cities were also targeted in separate incidents.

Police said the threats began on July 18, when over 100 schools - including several private institutions in both cities - received identical emails warning of explosives planted on their premises. Bomb disposal squads and dog units were deployed, and classes were suspended in many places. However, no explosives were found.

According to officials, Delhi alone has recorded over 150 such email threats this year, while Bengaluru reported at least 25 between July and August. Most of the messages were traced to servers located outside India and sent through encrypted email services.

The Ministry of Home Affairs directed cybercrime units to strengthen coordination and identify those responsible. Officials said several suspects, including minors, are under investigation.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Seriously, what's wrong with people? Creating panic like this wastes so much police resources that could be used for actual crime prevention. The cybercrime team should track down these culprits ASAP! 🚨
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Sarah B
I'm concerned about the pattern here - schools, hospitals, and now VP's residence. These hoax threats are creating unnecessary fear among citizens. The authorities need better cyber security measures to prevent such emails from abroad.
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Arjun K
Good that the VP was safe, but I'm surprised the security team didn't have access to his current residence. Shouldn't there be better coordination for VIP security protocols? This could have been more serious if it was real. 🤔
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Meera T
These hoax threats are affecting our children's education too with school evacuations. As a parent, I worry about the psychological impact on kids. The government should implement stronger verification systems for such emails.
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David E
While I appreciate the quick response, I hope the investigation leads to actual arrests. Too often these cases go unresolved. The encrypted email services being used from foreign servers makes tracking difficult, but not impossible.

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