Bomb blast threat email targets Bengaluru airport and major malls, police launch probe

A threatening email claiming links to a terror outfit warned of blasts at key Bengaluru locations, prompting heightened security and an FIR under BNS Section 173.

Bengaluru went on high alert after a threatening email reached the Office of the Commissioner of Police warning of bomb blasts in the city on Friday evening. The message, sent from an account under the name Mohit Kumar, claimed that explosives would go off at 7 pm and listed several high-footfall locations as targets.

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The mail mentioned Kempegowda International Airport, Orion Mall, Lulu Mall, Forum South Mall, and Mantri Square Mall as potential blast sites. It also carried a reference to a so-called “Jaish-e-Mohammad White Collar terrorist team”, creating additional concern within security agencies. The email went on to include a disturbing line thanking “Allah” and “Master Mohit” for “serving the nation well,” raising suspicion about the sender’s intent and credibility.

According to police sources, the threatening message was sent on November 30. Immediately after receiving the communication, senior officials initiated verification protocols, alerted security units, and began assessing all locations mentioned in the threat. Teams were deployed across the airport and the listed malls to strengthen surveillance and ensure public safety.

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Based on the contents of the email, an FIR has been registered under BNS Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Investigators are now tracing the origin of the email, examining digital footprints and coordinating with cybercrime teams to identify the sender.

While the authenticity of the threat is still being evaluated, the police have urged citizens to remain calm but vigilant. Security checks have been intensified, and precautionary measures remain in place across all sensitive locations.