Hoax bomb threat triggers checks at Kerala CM''s residence, pvt bank
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Checks were carried out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's official residence and at a private bank in Palayam here on Monday after an email claimed that bombs were placed at both locations, police said.
Police said the search was launched the CM's residence Cliff House, after his private secretary received the e-mail making the threat.
A dog squad and bomb detection team were pressed into service.
Later, it was confirmed to be a hoax.
Police officials said similar emails claiming explosives at the CM's residence have been received multiple times in the past.
In all these emails, the sender mentioned political developments in Tamil Nadu and cases registered there, they said.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
An official said the emails were sent using dark web applications, making it difficult to trace the accused.
However, as a precautionary measure, checks are conducted whenever such emails are received, the official added.
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Ahead of good Friday, SWR announces special train between Yesvantpur-Kannur via Mangaluru
Bengaluru: Ahead of the upcoming Good Friday festival weekend, the South Western Railway has announced a one-trip special train service between Yesvantpur Junction and Kannur via Mangaluru Junction.
According to an official released from the SWR, Train Number 06551 Yesvantpur–Kannur Express Special will depart Yesvantpur at 11.50 am on April 2 and is scheduled to arrive Kannur at 3.00 am on April 3.
In the return direction, Train Number 06552 Kannur–Yesvantpur Express Special will leave Kannur at 8.45 am on April 3 and reach Yesvantpur at 9.30 pm the same day.
The special train will halt at Kunigal, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Sakleshpura, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantawala, Mangaluru Junction, Kasaragod, Kanhangad and Payyannur.
The train composition will have two AC two-tier coaches, six AC three-tier coaches, seven sleeper class coaches, four general second class coaches.
