Email Bomb Threat Sent to Gujarat Prisons DG Triggers Security Alert

The Directorate General (DG) of Gujarat Prisons was alerted on Tuesday after an email bearing a bomb threat was received in the official inbox. The message, which did not specify a target within the prison network, was flagged by cyber‑security staff and immediately forwarded to senior officials.
State police and the prison department have placed all jail complexes under heightened alert. Additional security personnel have been deployed, CCTV feeds are being monitored round the clock, and entry points are being checked for any suspicious packages.
The DG issued a brief statement confirming the threat, assuring the public that no immediate danger has been identified and that a thorough investigation is underway in coordination with the cyber crime cell. No evacuation or lockdown has been ordered as of now, but authorities remain vigilant.
The incident comes amid a broader focus on prison safety nationwide, and officials have urged anyone with further information to contact the police hotline.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.