Maharashtra Control Room Gets Unidentified Email Alerting Explosions Within Two Days; Mumbai Police Conducts Investigations

Mumbai: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra Police Control Room received an anonymous email warning them of a possible explosion within the next 48 hours. The sender did not specify the location or the time. However, officials were advised not to ignore the threat. An investigation into the issue was ongoing, and the authorities were working to find the sender.

The Maharashtra Police Control Room received an anonymous email alerting about possible explosions in two days. The email sender did not provide detailed information about the threat's location or timing, but urged officials to take the message seriously. The message was directed to the Mumbai Police, who are currently investigating it and trying to track down the sender.

This occurs amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror assault. Security measures in major cities across the country have been intensified, causing the cancellation of multiple flights.

On Monday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a high-level security meeting with armed forces officials due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The state underscored the need for enhanced collaboration and intelligence sharing between state and central agencies, focusing on cybersecurity and protection of Mumbai, India's financial hub.

CM Fadnavis stressed the urgency for swift coordination to tackle any potential attacks. The meeting, held at ‘Varsha,’ included senior military and government officials, highlighting that individuals must prioritize cybersecurity. Fadnavis previously instructed agencies to establish war rooms to improve public awareness amid escalating tensions.

The talks centered on exchanging intelligence data, effective use of technology, and executing safety protocols, as stated. The conversations centered on creating a coordination structure for cooperation among government and security organizations, it noted.