In a disturbing turn of events, Mumbai Police have launched an investigation into a bomb threat at the central bank, following a warning from an individual claiming to be the “CEO” of a terrorist group. The caller, who identified himself as a leader of the Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), issued the threat around 11 am, even singing a song before delivering the chilling message. This marks the latest in a series of bomb threats and hoaxes that have been plaguing Indian authorities in recent months.
Lashkar-e-Taiba was responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, one of the deadliest terror assaults in India’s history, and its name still carries a significant weight in security circles. Mumbai Police have filed a case and are now tracking the caller’s identity. Authorities are taking this threat seriously, especially considering the recent surge in hoax bomb threats, which have disrupted air travel and raised security concerns.
Just this past Thursday, an IndiGo flight traveling from Nagpur to Kolkata was forced to make an emergency landing in Raipur after a bomb threat, which was later confirmed to be a hoax. This is part of an ongoing trend of fake bomb threats, which have grounded hundreds of flights, causing significant disruptions for both passengers and aviation security.
The central government has expressed deep concern over these rising hoax threats. In a recent advisory, the Ministry of Information Technology warned social media platforms to take action against the spread of false information or risk losing their exemptions under Indian law. The advisory stressed that bomb hoaxes not only cause widespread panic but also threaten the nation’s economic security by disrupting crucial infrastructure and services.
In one notable incident from last month, a bomb hoax was traced back to a school dropout in Chhattisgarh, who had fabricated the threat in an attempt to frame a friend. The growing number of such hoaxes has prompted both state and national security agencies to increase vigilance.
On Wednesday afternoon, another bomb threat was reported at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. An anonymous caller informed the CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) control room at Terminal 1 (domestic) that a passenger was carrying explosives. However, the caller did not provide any further details and abruptly ended the call. In response, airport authorities immediately heightened security protocols and began verifying passenger details to ensure public safety. Investigations are underway to identify the caller.
These incidents have sparked renewed concerns over the reliability of security systems and the impact of hoax threats on national security. Authorities are calling for a coordinated effort to address the growing problem and prevent further disruptions.
