Modi called ‘enemy of Khalistanis’ in bomb threat emails before Jalandhar visit
Chandigarh: A series of bomb threat emails targeting the Dera Sachkhand Ballan and at least five schools in Jalandhar, Punjab, were received, a day ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the sect’s headquarters, today.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the threatening emails warned of bomb blasts at the schools and the Dera premises. The messages reportedly described Prime Minister Modi as “an enemy of Khalistanis,” raising concerns about attempts to create panic ahead of his visit.
Senior police officials said bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage teams were immediately pressed into service to carry out extensive security checks at the affected school premises. “Nothing suspicious was found during the searches,” an official confirmed. The schools were closed on Saturday due to a holiday linked to Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
Authorities said the Dera Sachkhand Ballan is already under heavy security in view of Modi’s visit, and additional precautionary measures have been put in place across Jalandhar. Police believe the emails were intended to spread fear and disrupt public order ahead of the high-profile visit. An investigation has been launched to trace the origin of the threats.
The incident follows similar bomb threat emails received earlier this week by several schools in Chandigarh, which also turned out to be hoaxes. In recent months, comparable threats have been reported in Amritsar, Jalandhar and Patiala in Punjab, as well as Ambala in Haryana.
Meanwhile, stringent security arrangements continue across Jalandhar ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit on Sunday. He is scheduled to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan on the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. During his trip, Modi will also inaugurate the civil terminal of the Halwara airport and visit Adampur airport, where he will unveil its new name as Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport.
