Bomb threat emails trigger searches at Mumbai, Pune civic offices and banks

Bomb threat emails targeting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Pune Municipal Corporation, and branches of Punjab National Bank (PNB) were received Wednesday morning, triggering immediate security responses across the institutions. Raghasudha R., Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 2), confirmed that the threats were determined to be hoaxes following thorough searches of all affected locations. "A hoax bomb threat email was received at the BMC office and PNB Bank this morning. Nothing suspicious was found," Raghasudha R. said in a statement. Similar threats were reported at the Pune civic body around the same time. Security personnel conducted detailed searches of the premises, examining multiple areas to rule out any genuine threat to public safety. The coordinated nature of the threats across different cities and institutions within a short timeframe has drawn the attention of law enforcement agencies. Officials have launched a formal investigation to trace the source of the emails and establish the identities of those responsible. The matter remains under active investigation as police pursue standard legal procedures.