The Bengaluru City Police Commissioner was targeted with a serious bomb threat on Saturday, 30 November, sending security agencies across the city into a state of high alert. The threat was delivered directly to the police chief's official email ID.
Details of the Threatening Email
The ominous email, which carried the sender name "Mohit Kumar," contained a specific warning of planned bomb blasts. It claimed to be from a group identifying itself as the "Jaish-e-Mohammed White Collar Terror Team." The message explicitly listed multiple high-profile locations across Bengaluru as potential targets.
The threat mail stated, "This is a warning from the Jaish-e-Mohammed White Collar Terror Team. We targeted Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Orion Mall, Lulu Mall, Forum South Mall, Mantri Square Mall, and Lulu Mall for a bomb blast at 7 pm onwards. Thanks to our Allah and our master Mohit for serving our nation better..." The mention of Lulu Mall appears twice in the quoted text from the original threat.
Police Response and Legal Action
In immediate response to this alarming communication, the Bengaluru police have initiated a formal investigation. An First Information Report (FIR) has been registered under Section 173 of the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), as reported by the news agency ANI. This legal step marks the beginning of a detailed probe to trace the origin of the email and identify the individuals behind it.
Security at all the mentioned locations, especially the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), which is one of the country's busiest airports, and the popular shopping complexes like Orion Mall and Mantri Square, is expected to be significantly heightened. Police are likely to conduct sweeps and increase surveillance in and around these sensitive areas.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Vigilance
While the authenticity of the threat is being thoroughly verified, authorities are treating it with utmost seriousness given the specific nature of the targets and the claimed affiliation. The investigation will involve cybercrime experts to track the digital footprint of the email.
This incident underscores the evolving nature of security threats where official channels are used to create panic. It serves as a reminder for the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or object to the police immediately. The police have urged citizens not to spread unverified information and to rely only on official updates.
This is a developing story, and further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
