Mumbai police and security agencies have launched an investigation following a series of bomb threats sent via email, targeting multiple high-profile locations across the city. The threats, issued by an entity identified as the 'Khalistan National Army,' warned of potential attacks on sites including the 'Jalsa' bungalow of actor Amitabh Bachchan, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the mayor’s office, and the Punjab National Bank.
According to authorities, the email specifically warned of a potential car bomb attack at the Jalsa residence in Juhu and claimed that the actor would be killed there by December 31. The communication also referenced an alleged attack at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Stadium scheduled for November 27, while cautioning the public against attending the event or interacting with unattended iPhones. Further threats were directed at a court and the mayor's office, with specific timings mentioned for the alleged attacks.
Security personnel and bomb disposal squads were deployed to the listed locations to conduct intensive inspections. Officials reported that no suspicious materials were discovered during these sweeps. Separately, Hindustan Times reported that a similar threat email was received by the Pune Municipal Corporation, prompting the authorities to increase security outside the civic headquarters in Shivajinagar.
The current investigation follows a previous set of similar threats reported on October 23. That earlier message, addressed to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi, warned of a potential grenade attack on a school and threats against the residence of Amitabh Bachchan between October 31 and November 27. The earlier email also mentioned the singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, which is scheduled for November 27 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
Key facts
- The 'Khalistan National Army' claimed responsibility for the threats via email on November 12, 2026.
- Targets included Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu bungalow, Mumbai airport, a court, and the mayor's office.
- The email cited the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and used slogans associated with the Khalistan movement.
- No suspicious items were found by bomb disposal squads during security sweeps of the mentioned premises.
- A similar threat email was directed at the Pune Municipal Corporation, leading to heightened security at the site.
Why it matters
Law enforcement agencies are currently working to verify the authenticity of the emails and trace the origin of the threats. Increased vigilance remains in place across the affected sites as the investigation continues.
Source: News18, Hindustan Times
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