Sat Nov 01 10:58:29 UTC 2025: Summary:
On October 31, 2025, the Russian Cultural Centre in Alwarpet, Chennai, received an email containing a bomb threat. Police, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and sniffer dogs, searched the premises. The threat was determined to be a hoax.
News Article:
Bomb Threat at Russian Cultural Centre in Chennai a Hoax
CHENNAI, November 1, 2025 (The Hindu) – An email claiming a bomb threat targeted the Russian Cultural Centre on Kasturi Rangan Road in Alwarpet, Chennai, triggering a security response on Friday, October 31, 2025.
According to police sources, the email prompted an immediate response. Police personnel, accompanied by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and sniffer dogs, were dispatched to the center.
A thorough search of the premises was conducted. However, after a comprehensive inspection, authorities determined that the bomb threat was a hoax. The situation is now resolved, and no further threat exists.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about potential threats to cultural institutions and the importance of rapid and effective responses by law enforcement. Investigations are likely underway to determine the source of the hoax email.
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