Bomb Threat Email Hits Bombay High Court, Amitabh Bachchan’s Home, Stock Exchange

A bomb threat email received on Friday at the Bombay High Court prompted a high alert across the city. Police said the email also named actor Amitabh Bachchan’s residence, Jalsa in Juhu, the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse as targets.

The Mumbai Police have begun an investigation to trace the sender and verify the threat. Bomb disposal squads and other relevant teams reached the named locations, but searches found no explosive material or suspicious object. Some officials described the email as a hoax, but the investigation into its source is not yet complete.

Additional personnel have been deployed around the High Court, other courts, government offices and sensitive sites. The court and other locations remained open under tight security. Police have directed that vigilance be increased at the relevant sites.

The full text of the email has not been released. Work is continuing to determine its IP address and whether it is linked to earlier threats. No arrests have been made in connection with the latest email.

On 23 October, a threat to attack Amitabh Bachchan’s residence was also received. In recent days, a threat was also received to target Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, scheduled for 27 November. Searches conducted in response to all these threats have not turned up any suspicious item.