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Crime
Bomb threat emails sent to BMC office and PNB branches in Pune, no explosives found
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:40 AM
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A hoax bomb threat email was received at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation office and Punjab National Bank branches in Pune; police searches uncovered nothing suspicious and investigations are underway.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 2) Raghasudha R. confirmed that a bomb‑threat email was received this morning at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office and at several Punjab National Bank (PNB) branches in Pune. The message, which appeared to be a hoax, prompted immediate action from the city’s police unit.
Police teams conducted thorough searches of the affected premises, including the BMC office and the bank branches, using standard bomb‑detection equipment and manual inspection. The sweeps did not uncover any suspicious packages, devices or materials.
Following the clearance, officials reassured the public that there was no immediate danger and that normal operations at the municipal office and the banks would continue. The police have opened a legal inquiry to trace the source of the email and to determine whether any criminal provisions have been violated.
Authorities have urged citizens and institutions to remain vigilant, report any similar communications promptly, and cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies during investigations.
Police teams conducted thorough searches of the affected premises, including the BMC office and the bank branches, using standard bomb‑detection equipment and manual inspection. The sweeps did not uncover any suspicious packages, devices or materials.
Following the clearance, officials reassured the public that there was no immediate danger and that normal operations at the municipal office and the banks would continue. The police have opened a legal inquiry to trace the source of the email and to determine whether any criminal provisions have been violated.
Authorities have urged citizens and institutions to remain vigilant, report any similar communications promptly, and cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies during investigations.