Authorities in Mumbai are investigating a series of threatening emails that warned of potential bomb attacks at several prominent locations across the city, including the Mayor’s office, an unnamed school, and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The correspondence, which surfaced recently, claimed to represent an organisation identifying itself as the Khalistan National Army.
The electronic communication contained a list of specific threats, alleging that a bomb attack was planned for the Mumbai Mayor’s office at 3:11 pm, while the school was purportedly targeted for a strike at 1:11 pm. Furthermore, the message threatened a grenade attack on October 31 and an additional bomb blast scheduled for the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27. The sender also included several names of individuals and references to pro-Khalistan slogans, alongside mentions of the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, using inflammatory language to justify the alleged retaliation.
Security measures were immediately heightened following the receipt of the threats. According to official reports, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office also received a similar communication. In response, local law enforcement and specialised security units conducted thorough inspections at the affected sites. Officials confirmed that these operations were carried out following standard security protocols, and ultimately, no explosive devices or suspicious objects were located at any of the mentioned premises.
The threatening message explicitly referenced the actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh in connection with the planned November 27 attack at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Additionally, the email invoked the 1984 anti-Sikh violence and utilised the phrase “Khoon da badla khoon” (blood for blood), framing the alleged threats as a response to perceived atrocities against the Sikh community. The email was signed by the purported Khalistan National Army and included references to “Babbar Khalsa (Parmar-Canada),” alongside a list of several other names of individuals and professional designations.
While the email appears designed to incite fear, law enforcement agencies have indicated that the identity of the sender remains unconfirmed. The threats and the claims regarding the origin of the message are currently treated as unverified allegations. Authorities have not established the authenticity of the purported organisation, and the email itself provides no concrete proof of the existence or involvement of the group mentioned.
Incidents of this nature have previously led to extensive police investigations in the city. The Mumbai Police continue to monitor the situation to ensure public safety and to trace the origin of the digital messages. As the investigation progresses, officials are expected to remain on alert, particularly around the dates mentioned in the correspondence, despite the initial security sweeps returning negative results for any tangible threats.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in managing digital threats that use sensitive historical and communal references to amplify alarm. As the inquiry continues, police are focusing on technical analysis of the email headers and digital trails to identify the source of the communication. For now, the city remains under observation, with security agencies affirming that they are committed to identifying those responsible for the disturbance.
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