IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Press Club receives gas bomb threat, police deploy BDD, dog squad

The Mumbai Press Club reportedly received a threatening email from a woman identifying herself as Neerja Ajmal Khan, claiming that multiple small bombs containing poisonous gas had been placed inside the building and were set to explode at 1 pm on Friday. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

Updated On: 2026-03-20 02:13 PM IST

Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad

Mumbai police deployed the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDD) and dog squad as a precautionary measure. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

According to initial information, the email was allegedly sent by an individual identifying herself as Neerja Ajmal Khan

The sender claimed that as many as 42 'poison gas' devices had been installed inside the Press Club building

The email claimed that the Muslims of Coimbatore felt betrayed by Udhayanidhi’s family and the DMK, citing arrests under UAPA and media suppression, and expressed disappointment after coming to another state

The mail also claimed that the alleged devices were intended only for property damage and urged that the building be evacuated

The email claimed that, with help from Naxalites and secret cells linked to Pakistan, the sender only had enough resources to target 3-4 buildings but never expected to use them

They said they deployed the bombs at the Press Club after feeling let down

The sender insisted the devices were meant only for property damage and urged evacuation

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