Bomb Threats Target Bachchan, Diljit Dosanjh, Kolkata Airport

Bomb Threats in Mumbai and Kolkata: Security agencies were placed on high alert on Friday after an email threatening actor Amitabh Bachchan’s residence, singer Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming concert and the Mumbai mayor’s office triggered precautionary security measures. Separately, a handwritten bomb threat found at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata prompted an extensive search of the premises. Officials said searches were conducted at the locations mentioned in the threats, while police and security personnel began investigations to establish the credibility of the warnings and identify those responsible. No suspicious object had been found at the locations covered in the initial reports.

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Email Threatens Amitabh Bachchan’s Residence and Diljit Dosanjh’s Concert

According to officials, the threatening email was sent to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and was also marked to Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi. The message referred to multiple locations and events, prompting authorities to strengthen security arrangements across the city. The email allegedly threatened a grenade attack on a school on October 31. It also named Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu residence, Jalsa, warning of a possible attack between October 31 and November 27. Singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, scheduled for November 27 in the Mahalaxmi Racecourse area, was also mentioned in the message. The email reportedly included references to Khalistan, raising further concerns among security agencies. Authorities are investigating the origin of the email and attempting to verify whether the threats are credible. The identity of the sender and the motive behind the message had not been established in the information available at the time of reporting.

Security Tightened at Mumbai Mayor’s Office

Following the email, Mumbai Police and other security agencies initiated precautionary measures. Officials conducted a thorough search of the mayor’s office at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters. No suspicious object was found during the search, according to an official. Authorities also directed security personnel to increase surveillance at the mayor’s office, the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, prominent educational institutions and other locations mentioned in the email. The threat has prompted officials to review security arrangements around the named venues. Investigators are working to trace the email and determine whether the message represents a genuine security risk or an attempt to create panic. The mention of a school and a major concert has also brought public safety concerns into focus, particularly as authorities assess the potential risks associated with the dates and locations specified in the message.

Handwritten Bomb Threat Found at Kolkata Airport

In a separate incident, a handwritten note warning of a bomb was discovered on tissue paper inside a women’s toilet at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Friday morning. According to an airport official, a member of the cleaning staff found the note and immediately alerted the authorities. The message reportedly warned of a bomb at boarding gate number 30. Following the discovery, the area around the boarding gate was cleared as a precaution. Bomb disposal personnel and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) staff conducted an extensive search of the airport premises. Officials said no suspicious object had been found during the search at the time of the initial report. Flight operations continued without disruption, although security was tightened across the airport.

Police Examine CCTV Footage

Bidhannagar City Police have launched an investigation into the incident. An officer said police were questioning the cleaning staff member who discovered the note and examining CCTV footage to determine who had left it in the toilet. The investigation is expected to focus on identifying the person responsible for placing the note and establishing whether the threat was intended to disrupt airport operations. The incident has renewed security concerns at the airport, which received another bomb threat by email on October 8. That message reportedly claimed explosives had been placed on the premises. Security agencies responded to the earlier warning by conducting searches and clearing certain areas of the airport. No explosive materials were found during that operation.

Investigations Underway in Both Cities

The incidents in Mumbai and Kolkata have triggered separate security responses, with authorities investigating the messages and reviewing precautionary arrangements at the affected locations. While searches had not yielded any suspicious objects in the initial reports, officials are continuing their inquiries to establish the source and credibility of the threats. Authorities have urged vigilance as investigations proceed. The incidents also underline the importance of promptly reporting suspicious messages or objects and allowing security agencies to verify potential threats.

Note: The threats described above are allegations under investigation. Their authenticity and the identities of those responsible had not been confirmed in the source information.