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Maharashtra Calls Bomb Threats "Bogus" After Mumbai Panic

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has dismissed bomb threat emails sent to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Vidhan Bhavan, and Bombay High Court as bogus, assuring the public that operations are running smoothly. State Home Minister Yogesh Kadam supported this, stating preliminary findings point to a hoax, though investigations continue. The threats caused panic and led to evacuations and searches by police and bomb disposal squads. This incident follows a similar hoax bomb threat emailed to a Mumbai hospital just days earlier.

Key Points: Mumbai Bomb Threats Bogus, Says Maharashtra Dy CM

  • Bomb threat emails target key Mumbai institutions
  • Deputy CM Shinde declares threats bogus
  • Police and bomb squads deployed for searches
  • Similar hoax email sent to a hospital days earlier
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"Bogus": Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde on bomb threat emails to blow BSE, Vidhan Bhavan

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde declares bomb threat emails targeting BSE and Vidhan Bhavan as bogus. Police investigation ongoing.

"It was bogus. The police have investigated it. Vidhan Bhavan is completely safe. - Eknath Shinde"

Mumbai, March 12

Maharashtra received bomb threat emails targeting the Bombay Stock Exchange, Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan, and Bombay High Court on Thursday.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that the threats were bogus, calling the Vidhan Bhavan safe and added that operations to tackle the issue are underway smoothly.

"It was bogus. The police have investigated it. Vidhan Bhavan is completely safe, and its operations are running smoothly," Shinde told reporters.

State Home Minister Yogesh Kadam added that, based on preliminary findings, the threats appear to be hoax emails. He confirmed that further investigation is ongoing.

"According to preliminary information, this may be a hoax email. We are taking all measures at the places mentioned in the mail," said Yogesh Kadam.

Panic was created after a bomb threat via email was received at three locations in Mumbai, leading to searches and evacuations. Police, including the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team, are present on the scene, officials said on Wednesday.

According to the Mumbai police, threat mails have been received at BSE, Vidhan Bhawan and the High Court this morning.

"Adequate security measures have been taken and are in place. Necessary legal action is being taken at the respective police stations," Mumbai Police said.

More details are awaited in this case.

Earlier on March 8, A hospital in Mumbai received a bomb threat via email, claiming that an "LED blast" would be carried out on the premises. The email sparked significant panic among patients and staff.

In response, the Mumbai Police's Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) conducted a thorough inspection of the hospital.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who works near BSE, the evacuation was chaotic. While I'm relieved it was a hoax, the authorities' response felt slow initially. Hope they improve their communication protocols for such situations. Safety drills are a must.
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Arjun K
This is a serious security lapse. How can someone just send an email and shut down our financial nerve center and state assembly? Our cyber security needs a major upgrade. Jai Hind, but we must be more vigilant.
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Priya S
Feel so relieved for all the staff and visitors at Vidhan Bhavan and High Court. 🙏 The police and bomb squad did their job well by taking it seriously. We cannot be casual about such threats, even if 99% are fake.
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Michael C
While the Deputy CM is calling it bogus now, it's good they didn't take any chances. The pattern is worrying - hospital last week, key institutions this week. Seems like someone is testing the system's response.
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Kavya N
My brother is a constable and they were on duty all morning. Salute to our police force for handling the situation calmly. But the government must invest more in technology to trace these emails instantly. Enough is enough.

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