Security has been tightened in Mumbai after threatening emails reportedly identified Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan’s residence and a concert by Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh as potential targets.
According to reports published by Gulf News and other Indian media outlets, an email sent to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s office on October 23 threatened Bachchan’s Juhu bungalow, known as Jalsa, and Dosanjh’s scheduled concert at Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27.
The message reportedly referred to an attack on Bachchan’s residence between October 31 and November 27. It also mentioned the mayor’s office and several schools, including an alleged grenade attack on a school on October 31.
Following the threat, Mumbai Police and security agencies launched an investigation to trace the sender and assess the credibility of the claims. Searches at the mayor’s office found nothing suspicious, according to police officials.
Authorities also ordered increased security and surveillance at locations mentioned in the email.
Fresh threat email reported on November 6
Security concerns intensified further after another threatening email reportedly named Bachchan’s residence, the Bombay High Court, the Bombay Stock Exchange and Worli Racecourse.
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According to a November 6 report by Gulf News, Mumbai Police and other security agencies began investigating the latest message and efforts to identify its sender.
Amitabh Bachchan greets fans behind bulletproof shield
Amid the security concerns, Bachchan continued his customary Sunday appearance outside his Juhu residence on November 1, greeting fans from behind a bulletproof protective barrier.
Additional security personnel were also deployed around the property.
The reported threats have renewed attention on security arrangements for prominent personalities and major public events in Mumbai.
