Mangaluru District Court receives hoax RDX bomb threat; police launch probe

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Aug 23, 2025: Panic gripped the city on Friday after an email claiming that an RDX bomb had been planted at the Dakshina Kannada District Court in Kodialbail triggered a major security alert. The threat was later confirmed to be a hoax.

The email, sent to the court’s official address around 2:30 am, came to light only in the evening when staff checked the inbox and immediately informed police. It claimed that an IED containing RDX had been planted inside the court complex.

Mangaluru police, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), conducted a thorough search of the court premises and nearby areas but found no suspicious objects. Officials later confirmed the threat was a false alarm, describing it as a deliberate attempt to cause fear and disrupt judicial proceedings.

Preliminary investigation has traced the email to the ID rajagiri_marudhayan@outlook.com. xA case has been registered at Mangaluru North (Bunder) police station, and efforts are underway to identify the sender.

“We are treating the matter very seriously. Even though it turned out to be a hoax, such threats compromise public safety and the functioning of institutions,” a senior police officer said, adding that strict action will be taken against the culprit.

Police have assured citizens that security has been stepped up and urged the public not to panic. The incident has also led to a review of email monitoring and emergency response measures at key public institutions in Mangaluru.