New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Bomb threat at Bombay High Court on Thursday triggered panic following which other courts in Mumbai were also evacuated, Indian Express reported. Bandra and Esplanade courts in South Mumbai were also vacated amid security concerns.

Mumbai police deployed bomb detection unit at the Bombay High Court premises which is located in the Fort area of South Mumbai.

According to Mumbai Commissioner of Police, the bomb threat was issued over email to multiple courts and banks. Asserting that there was "no need to panic," he assured that the police teams cleared and thoroughly inspected the threatened areas.

Earlier in September this year, the High Court High Court proceedings were temporarily suspended after a bomb scare. ...