Synopsis: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) received a bomb threat email claiming that 4 RDX IEDs had been planted in its tower, set to explode at 3 PM. Police and bomb squad rushed to the scene, found nothing suspicious, and have registered a case under BNS sections.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), one of India's oldest and most prominent financial institutions, faced a major security scare on Monday after receiving a bomb threat email claiming that 4 RDX IED bombs had been planted in its tower building.
The alarming email, allegedly sent from an ID named Comrade Pinarayi Vijayan, stated that the explosives would detonate at 3 PM. Upon receiving the threat, the BSE administration swiftly informed local authorities, triggering a rapid response from the Mumbai Police and bomb disposal squads.
The bomb squad, dog squad, and forensic teams were immediately deployed to secure the premises and conduct an exhaustive search. After several hours of operation, the police confirmed that no suspicious objects or explosives were found in the building.
In connection with the incident, the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg Police Station registered a case against an unknown individual under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 351(1)(b), 353(2), 351(3), and 351(4). An in-depth investigation is currently underway to identify the sender and determine the motive behind the hoax.
While normal operations at the BSE have resumed, this incident has raised serious concerns about digital threats and the need for enhanced cybersecurity and surveillance around critical infrastructure.
Disclaimer: This article is based on initial reports and police statements. Investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge. No explosive device was found during the search.
