Overview
- Authorities began evacuating the Vitthalbhai Patel Bhavan around 8:45 am after an emailed threat as legislators arrived for the 9 am sitting.
- Police teams with bomb and dog squads conducted searches of the complex, with Director General of Police K L N Rao supervising on site.
- The assembly premises were placed under tight security with restricted entry during the sweep.
- Proceedings were scheduled to open with Question Hour on agriculture and allied departments, and school students were expected to attend.
- Officials have not announced the discovery of any explosive device as checks continued.