Email warns of attacks on Mumbai mayor’s office, Bachchan home, Diljit Dosanjh's concert
Mumbai authorities are investigating a threatening email sent to the city's mayor that warned of bomb blasts at the BMC headquarters, Amitabh Bachchan's residence, and a Diljit Dosanjh concert. The email, which referenced 'Khalistan', has prompted a high-alert security response across the city.
Why it matters
The threat highlights ongoing security concerns regarding public figures and large-scale events in India, necessitating increased vigilance from law enforcement.
Email warns of attacks on Mumbai mayor’s office, Bachchan home, Diljit Dosanjh's concert left The email, which made references to ‘Khalistan’, also claimed that there would be an attack during the November 27 concert of singer Diljit Dosanjh in the Mahalaxmi Racecourse area The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xy77ul/article71616107.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Screenshot%202026-10-19%20135303.png Amarnath K _12195 Prompted by the threat, law enforcement authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to verify the authenticity of the message Mumbai Security agencies and the Mumbai police have been placed on high alert after an email sent to Mayor Ritu Tawde on Friday (October 23, 2026) threatened bomb blasts at her office, actor Amitabh Bachchan’s home and the venue of singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, an official said. The email claimed that a blast would take place in the mayor’s office at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters at 3.11 pm.
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