High Alert in Mumbai: Bomb Threat Targets Bombay High Court, Major Investigation Launched

A wave of concern swept through Mumbai’s legal circles and beyond as the prestigious Bombay High Court became the target of a serious bomb threat. On the afternoon of Thursday, March 14, 2024, an ominous email landed in the court’s inbox, explicitly warning of an impending explosion on its premises.

This chilling message immediately triggered a high-priority response from law enforcement agencies, transforming the bustling court complex into a hub of heightened security and intense investigation.

Sources confirm that the threatening email, precise in its alarming content, declared that explosives were set to detonate within the High Court building.

While initial sweeps and extensive searches by security personnel confirmed that no actual explosive devices were found, the gravity of the threat could not be underestimated. The incident underscored the vulnerability of even the most fortified public institutions to digital forms of intimidation.

In swift response, the Mumbai Police’s dedicated Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch promptly registered a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the incident.

The case has been filed under several stringent sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), reflecting the serious nature of the alleged offense. These include Section 505(1)(b), which pertains to making or publishing statements intended to cause fear or alarm among the public; Section 506(2), dealing with criminal intimidation; and Section 182, addressing false information given with the intent to cause a public servant to use their lawful power to the injury or annoyance of another person.

Following the alarming email, security protocols at the Bombay High Court and its surrounding areas were immediately escalated.

Entry points were rigorously monitored, and a visible increase in police presence aimed to reassure the public and deter any potential further threats. The identity of the individual or group behind this digital scare remains unknown, forming the central focus of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are meticulously tracing the origins of the email, employing advanced cyber forensics to unmask the culprit.

This incident, while alarming, is not entirely unprecedented.

Public institutions, including courts, have unfortunately been targets of similar hoax threats in the past, often aiming to disrupt proceedings or create panic. However, each such threat is treated with the utmost seriousness, as law enforcement agencies are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and public spaces.

The Mumbai Police have assured that all necessary resources are being deployed to bring those responsible for this latest threat to justice.