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Mumbai police probe bomb threat email to mayor
The Hindu·
Mumbai police searched the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters after Mayor Ritu Tawde received a bomb threat email on Friday, October 23, 2026. An official said nothing suspicious was found. The message also named Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu home Jalsa and Diljit Dosanjh’s November 27 Mahalaxmi Racecourse concert. Authorities said security was stepped up at the listed sites.
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What It Means For You
- Security and surveillance have been increased at the mayor’s office, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, and named schools.
- Bachchan’s Jalsa was listed for a threat window between October 31 and November 27.
- Police said they are checking whether the message is authentic and tracing the sender.
What's Happening
- The Hindu reported the email claimed a blast at the BMC mayor’s office at 3.11 pm.
- Hindustan Times said an outfit calling itself the Khalistan National Army claimed responsibility.
- Deputy commissioner Manish Kalwaniya said checking was done and nothing suspicious was found.
What the email named
- The Hindu said the mail was also marked to Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi.
- It warned of a grenade attack on a school on October 31.
- Hindustan Times said police suspect the group may match past hoax senders.
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