Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's office at the Secretariat and his official residence, Cliff House, received bomb threats via email on April 28, 2025, prompting immediate security measures. The Chief Minister’s office and residence in Kerala received a bomb threat via email on April 28, 2025, triggering immediate security protocols. Authorities, including bomb squads, conducted thorough searches at the Secretariat, Cliff House (CM’s residence), Raj Bhavan, Cochin International Airport, and other locations mentioned in the threat. No explosives were found, and the alert was deemed a hoax. The email claimed explosives would detonate by 2 pm at multiple locations, including Raj Bhavan (Governor’s residence), Cochin International Airport, and the Traffic Commissioner’s Office.
This incident follows a pattern of recent threats targeting key institutions in Kerala, including courts, airports, and government offices. Notably, a similar hoax at the Thiruvananthapuram Collectorate earlier in April led to a chaotic evacuation that resulted in 70 injuries due to bee attacks. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Kerala on May 2 to inaugurate the Vizhinjam International Seaport, security has been heightened across the state. Investigations are ongoing to identify the source of the threats, while officials urge the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
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