Panaji

The Passport Bhavan in the Patto area of Panaji received a bomb threat via email early Monday, prompting an emergency response, but authorities later confirmed the threat was unfounded.

Officials said the email, received around 4 am, warned of an impending blast and urged the evacuation of the public by 11 am. Acting swiftly, security agencies cleared the building and carried out a comprehensive search of the premises.

Bomb Disposal Squad inspector Paresh Navelkar said no suspicious object was detected during the operation. “After a detailed inspection, nothing incriminating was found, and the premises were declared safe,” he said.

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Normal functioning at the passport office resumed after the clearance, police officials added.