From Schools to RBI: Russian-Language Bomb Threat Sparks Panic in India’s Financial Hub

Mumbai (The Uttam Hindu): In a disturbing turn of events, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has received another bomb threat via email, marking the second such incident in just one month. The threatening email, reportedly written in Russian, was sent to the official website of the central bank on Thursday afternoon, warning of explosives planted inside the building. The threat has prompted the Mumbai Police to register a case against the unidentified sender at the Mata Ramabai Marg (MRA Marg) police station. Authorities are working tirelessly to trace the origin of the email and those responsible for the threat.

This latest incident comes nearly a month after the RBI received a similar bomb threat on November 16. The threat at that time came via a phone call from someone claiming to be the "CEO of Lashkar-e-Taiba." During the call, the caller reportedly sang a song before issuing the threat to detonate bombs. The Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group was behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks, one of the deadliest terror attacks in India.

In that case, the Mumbai Police quickly responded by conducting a search, but nothing suspicious was found. The latest email threat has once again heightened concerns over the safety of major institutions in the country.

This new bomb threat against the RBI coincides with a wave of similar hoax threats that have been targeting schools and airlines across the country. On Friday, six schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email, warning of potential explosions on December 13-14. Delhi Police have assured the public that they are following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling such threats, with thorough checks underway.

Earlier this month, over 40 schools in Delhi were similarly targeted with bomb threats and ransom demands. Despite the panic caused by these threats, no explosives were found in any of the locations, although the disruptions were significant. As investigations continue, the authorities remain vigilant and are urging the public to remain cautious while they work to ensure safety.