AMU on high alert after ransom and bomb threat email; security strengthened

The security measures have been heightened, and vigilance intensified following a threat mail received on Thursday evening by multiple email IDs of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) officials.

- HT Correspondent

AGRA: The Civil Lines police station was informed, following which the cops conducted thorough checks till late night, but no suspicious activity or items were discovered.

The email, which demanded a ransom of Rs 2 lakh, sparked a thorough search operation across the campus. The AMU administration also increased monitoring at the university's entry points, maintaining a cautious approach, which continued throughout Friday.