Key facts
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received multiple emails warning of explosions across Mumbai.
- Threatened locations included the mayor's office, Chief Minister's Office, BSE building, and civic offices.
- The emails allegedly contained references to Khalistan and inflammatory content.
- Security agencies and Mumbai police have launched an investigation.
- Security has been heightened at key government buildings in Mumbai.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received a series of emails on Wednesday warning of explosions at various locations across Mumbai. Officials stated that the threats targeted key government offices, including the mayor's office and the Chief Minister's Office, as well as the BSE building and other civic facilities.
The emails, sent to multiple official email IDs of the BMC, allegedly contained references to Khalistan and included inflammatory and threatening content. The specific threats mentioned an improvised explosive device-laden car intended to trigger a blast at the mayor's office at 1:11 PM, along with other bomb threats to various institutions at specified times.
In response to the threats, security agencies and the Mumbai police have initiated a thorough investigation. Security measures have been intensified at the BMC headquarters and the mayor's office to ensure public safety.