Security Tightened in Puri Jagannath Temple after Social Media Post Threatens Bomb Attack
Puri: Security has been tightened in and around the Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri after a social media post threatened a bomb attack on the 12th-century temple, officials said on Wednesday. It was stated that one person was detained due to the online post.
The Facebook message, which surfaced on Tuesday, also threatened to attack BJD Rajya Sabha MP Subhasish Khuntia and a shopping complex in the pilgrim town, a police officer said.
The woman whose account was used for the post denied any involvement in the incident and claimed that an unidentified person may have created a fake user ID using her name to spread panic.
Based on the woman’s statement, police captured a man for questioning, the officer said. A case has been registered at cyber police station in Puri and further investigation is on.
“Security arrangements in and around the temple have been strengthened,” the officer said. Meanwhile, Khuntia said he met Puri SP and requested immediate action. The MP also claimed that he received a threatening phone call from an unidentified person.
