File picture of security personnel beside a logo of Reserve Bank of India outside RBI Headquarters in Mumbai on Friday.
| Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai received a bomb threat email on Friday (December 13, 2024), police said.
Police have registered a case against an unknown accused in connection with the bomb threat and started an investigation.
“A threatening email was received on the official website of the Reserve Bank of India. The email was in Russian language, warned to blow up the bank. A case has been registered against an unknown accused in Mata Ramabai Marg (MRA Marg) police station. Investigation into the matter is underway,” Zone 1 DCP, Mumbai Police said.
Delhi bomb threat
In a separate incident, over six prominent schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Friday morning, triggering immediate security protocols.
The schools that received the threats included the Bhatnagar Public School in Paschim Vihar, Cambridge School in Srinivaspuri, Delhi Public School in East of Kailash, Delhi Public School in Defence Colony, Delhi Police Public School in Safdarjung Enclave and Venkatesh Public School in Rohini.
The Delhi Fire Brigade and police teams swiftly responded to the alerts, conducting thorough checks of the premises to ensure the safety of students and staff.
After a meticulous search, authorities confirmed that no suspicious items were found.
Published – December 13, 2024 11:03 am IST
