Anonymous warning sparks investigation, with Maharashtra Police and anti-terror agencies on high alert across the state
The Maharashtra Police control room at Colaba, Mumbai, received an anonymous email warning of a possible bomb blast to occur “within the next two days.” The email, sent from an ID under the name Mamata Borse, contained vague but alarming language: “No time to find where and when it will happen, but it’s nearby time.”
The email did not specify a particular location or time, making it a non-specific threat. Nevertheless, given the ongoing high alert in Mumbai due to India-Pakistan tensions and the recent Pahalgam terror attack, authorities treated the threat with utmost seriousness. A similar email was also received at Mantralaya, Maharashtra’s administrative headquarters in South Mumbai. The Mumbai Police and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) are now tracing the IP address and origin of the sender using digital forensic techniques. Although a formal case has not yet been registered for the Colaba control room threat, a case was filed at Marine Drive Police Station regarding the Mantralaya email.
What Actions Have Mumbai Police and Authorities Taken?
As part of law enforcement protocol for non-specific threats, the Mumbai Police, in coordination with anti-terror agencies, launched an immediate inquiry. Key locations across the city have seen tightened security, and precautionary searches were conducted at Mantralaya, although no suspicious items were found.
The Maharashtra ATS has been alerted, and internal communication channels have been strengthened to monitor any suspicious activity in real time. Technical surveillance measures are in place to trace the anonymous sender, while Mumbai police control rooms continue to receive daily threat calls which are routinely verified. Additionally, former Member of Parliament Navneet Rana and MLA Ravi Rana reported receiving death threats, and the Khar police have registered a non-cognisable offence in this separate but concerning matter.
Why Is This Threat Being Taken So Seriously?
The anonymous email warning of explosion arrives at a sensitive time. Mumbai has faced a pattern of recent threat messages, and the India-Pakistan military tension following Operation Sindoor has kept intelligence and security teams on high alert. The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam further intensifies fears of coordinated actions or retaliatory threats.
Experts argue that misinformation, anonymous threats, and digital hoaxes during such volatile times can undermine public safety, create mass panic, and disrupt law enforcement responses. Therefore, the Maharashtra Police’s heightened vigilance is not just preventive, but a necessary stance against any potential breach of security. The police have urged citizens to remain alert but not panic, and to report any suspicious activity. Authorities have also reiterated that threat verification and digital literacy protocols are being followed strictly across all departments.
