Hyderabad, July 8 -- A bomb threat has triggered panic at the City Civil Court in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Authorities have immediately evacuated the judges, lawyers, staff and visitors.

Bomb threat

It all began when an unidentified caller claimed that explosives had been planted on the premises.

It triggered a massive security response.

Authorities halted all court proceedings as panic spread through the Hyderabad City Civil Court complex.

Bomb squads arrived at Hyderabad City Civil Court

Police cordoned off the area while bomb detection squads are conducting search in the premises.

During the evacuation, security personnel guided everyone to safety. As of now, no explosive device has been found. However, searches continue.

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