On Monday, Mumbai Police reported an alarming bomb threat via email, targeting the offices of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. The threatening email, sent from the address khilafat.india@gmail.com, not only conveyed plans for 11 bomb attacks at different locations in Mumbai but also included a demand for the resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.
The specificity of the threat indicated that the alleged attacks were scheduled for 1:30 pm on the following Tuesday. In response to this serious threat, the Mumbai Police promptly initiated investigations, dispatching personnel to all the locations mentioned in the email. Despite the extensive efforts made by law enforcement, no evidence or indication of any imminent danger was discovered at the specified places.
Given the gravity of the situation and the potential threat to public safety, the Mumbai Police registered a case at the MRA Marg Police Station to conduct a thorough and detailed inquiry into the matter. The investigation aims to uncover the identity of the person or group behind the threatening email and assess the credibility of the threat.
Instances of bomb threats are treated with the utmost seriousness by law enforcement agencies, and protocols for handling such situations involve comprehensive investigations to ensure public safety. The incident underscores the challenges posed by cyber threats and the importance of swift and thorough responses to maintain the security and well-being of the community.
