3 weeks ago
Bomb Threat Email Sent to BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde's Office
Some unknown people sent a scary email to the office of the Mayor of Mumbai, a big city in India.
The Mayor is the leader of the city government.
The email said there might be an attack on Independence Day, which is August 15.
Independence Day is a special day when India celebrates becoming a free country.
Because of this email, police and security workers made the city office safer.
They added extra security around the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation office.
The email said the senders want to stop Mumbai and the celebrations on August 15.
Police are now trying to find out who sent this message.
They want to know if the threat is real or just a bad prank.
This is a breaking news story, so more information may come later.
A bomb threat email was sent to the office of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Ritu Tawde.
The email warned of an attack on Independence Day, August 15.
Security was tightened across the BMC office following the threat.
The email said the sender plans to stop Mumbai and the Independence Day celebration on August 15.
Police officials in the south region are investigating the matter.
- Who
- BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde, whose office received the threat, and police officials in the south region investigating the case.
- What
- A bomb threat email warning of an attack on Independence Day was received, prompting tightened security at the BMC office.
- Where
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office in Mumbai.
- When
- Ahead of Independence Day on August 15; the exact date the email was received was not specified.
- Why
- The sender stated they plan to stop Mumbai and the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
Key facts
- Recipient
- Office of BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde
- Threat type
- Bomb threat via email
- Warning
- Attack on Independence Day
- Date of concern
- August 15
- Location
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office, Mumbai
- Response
- Security tightened across the BMC office
- Investigating agency
- Police officials in the south region
Quotes
Police official
An unnamed police official involved in the investigation
“The email stated that they plan to stop Mumbai and the celebration which take place on August 15 on the occasion of Independence Day. We are investigating the matter.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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