Chennai ED Office Bomb Threat Confirmed as Hoax After Thorough Security Sweep

Oct 31, 2025 07:29 pm CST

A bomb threat targeting the Enforcement Directorate's Southern Regional Office in Chennai prompted an immediate security response Thursday morning. Police, bomb squad, and canine units conducted a comprehensive search of the Shastri Bhavan premises after an anonymous email claimed an explosive device was planted in the building. After a thorough inspection, authorities confirmed the threat was a hoax and are now investigating the source of the false alarm.