Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s office receives bomb threat email, security agencies on alert

BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde (File pic)

Mumbai Police and security agencies have been alerted after the Mumbai Mayor's office received an email threatening bomb attacks at multiple locations, including a school and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse.

Officials from the Mumbai Police said, "BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde's office received a bomb threat email, marking the third such incident involving the mayor. The email also threatened to blow up three to four schools in Mumbai."

"Mumbai Police conducted checks at the locations in accordance with standard operating procedures but found nothing suspicious. Police are investigating the matter and trying to trace the sender of the email," they also added.

Bomb threat mentioned grenade attack on a school

The threatening email allegedly mentions a grenade attack on a school on October 31 and a bomb blast in the Mahalaxmi Racecourse area on November 27. The email also reportedly refers to Khalistan and certain other organisations.

Following the receipt of the email, security agencies were alerted, and instructions were issued to increase security at the Mayor's office, schools, and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse area.

Police investigating the threat email

The email mentions Khalistan and some other organizations, and Mumbai Police and security agencies have been alerted as soon as the email was received.

Mumbai Police have launched an investigation to establish the authenticity of the email, identify its sender, and trace its origin. Instructions have been given to increase security at the Mayor's office, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, and schools.

The authorities are looking into the contents of the email and the organisations mentioned in it as part of the investigation.

Security arrangements are being strengthened at the locations mentioned in the threat, while agencies remain on alert as the probe continues.

Further details are awaited.