Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- Security was tightened at court premises in Cuttack after bomb threats was received through emails, prompting immediate evacuation and search operations by police and security agencies.

In Cuttack, the District Judge's Court was evacuated soon after an email threatening to blow up the premises was received. Police, along with bomb disposal and dog squads, launched a thorough search of the court complex as a precautionary measure. Entry and movement within the premises were restricted during the operation.

Earlier in the day, a similar bomb threat email was received at the Sambalpur court, triggering a high alert. The court premises in Sambalpur were placed under heavy security cover, with police and anti-bomb squa...