A bomb threat email naming several major Mumbai landmarks prompted a security search at the Vidhan Bhavan on Thursday.
The alert comes at a particularly sensitive time, with the state legislature currently in session and several senior political leaders, including the Chief Minister and Cabinet ministers, regularly present at the complex.
Speaking in the Legislative Council, Chairman Ram Shinde said the threatening email was received at around 6.57 am by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).
According to him, the message warned of attacks using bombs and missiles and named four prominent locations in Mumbai as targets – Vidhan Bhavan (State Legislature), the Bombay High Court, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and the Mumbai Metro.
Following the alert, security agencies moved quickly to secure the legislature complex. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and dog squads were rushed to the site to conduct a detailed search of the premises.
“Security officers are taking all necessary precautions, and an investigation is underway. It would not be appropriate to disclose more details at this stage. Complete information will be shared once the inquiry is finished,” Shinde said.
Staff evacuated as police begin investigation
The threat triggered immediate security protocols at the Vidhan Bhavan. Police temporarily halted entry at the gates and began screening the entire complex.
Officials said employees and visitors were escorted outside the building as a precaution while security teams checked every section of the premises. After identity verification and security checks, staff were gradually allowed to enter again.
Police sources said cyber teams are now trying to track the origin of the anonymous email. Preliminary information suggests the message could be linked to Khalistani protesters, though officials have not confirmed this.
Security agencies continue to monitor the situation while ensuring protection at key installations mentioned in the threat.