Mumbai Police on high alert; security agencies launch probe to trace sender and verify threat

MUMBAI: Mumbai has been placed on high alert after an email threatening bomb blasts at the office of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Ritu Tawde, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan’s residence and the venue of singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert was received on Friday.

According to an official, Mumbai Police and other security agencies have stepped up security measures following the threats.

The email reportedly warned of a bomb blast at the BMC headquarters, where the mayor’s office is located, at 3.11 pm. Police searched the premises but did not find any suspicious objects, the official said.

Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi also received the threatening message, which allegedly warned of a grenade attack on a school on October 31.

The email further threatened an attack on Bachchan’s residence, Jalsa, in Juhu between October 31 and November 27, police said.

The message also reportedly referred to Khalistan and threatened an attack during Diljit Dosanjh’s concert scheduled to be held at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27.

Security agencies launch investigation

Police and other security agencies have launched an investigation to establish the authenticity of the threats, trace the origin of the email and identify the person responsible for sending it.

As a precautionary measure, security arrangements have been strengthened at the mayor’s office, the concert venue and other key locations, including educational institutions mentioned in the message.

Officials are continuing checks at the locations identified in the email. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.