Bomb Threat Email Targets Mumbai Mayor's Office and Schools
An email claiming to represent the Khalistan National Army threatens bomb attacks on the Mumbai Mayor's office and local schools.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation received a bomb threat email.
Threats included specific times for attacks on the Mayor's office and schools.
Mumbai Police found no suspicious activity after conducting checks.
The office of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), led by Mayor Ritu Tawde, received a bomb threat via email, which also indicated potential attacks on several schools in Mumbai. The threat, attributed to an individual claiming to represent the Khalistan National Army, specified a bomb attack at the Mayor's office at 3:11 PM, along with a warning for a school at 1:11 PM today.
The email contained alarming phrases such as "Mumbai Bombay BoleGa" and "Khalistan Zindabad," and included a disturbing reference to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, stating, "Khoon da badla khoon" (blood for blood). This language suggests that the sender views the planned attacks as retaliation against those they accuse of targeting the Sikh community, as reported by News18.
In response to the threat, the Mumbai Police initiated standard operating procedures, conducting thorough checks at the specified locations. Fortunately, no suspicious items or activities were discovered during these inspections, alleviating immediate concerns.
The email also contained references to potential grenade attacks scheduled for October 31 and a bomb blast at Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27. Additionally, it threatened an attack on the residence of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, known as 'Jalsa', during the same timeframe. The email further indicated that an attack could occur during a concert by singer Diljit Dosanjh at Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27.
Authorities are taking these threats seriously and are likely to increase security measures in the affected areas. The situation remains under close observation as police continue to investigate the source of the email and assess any potential risks to public safety.
