Bomb Threat at Bombay Stock Exchange Declared Hoax After Intense Security Search
Bomb Threat at Bombay Stock Exchange Triggers Panic, Declared Hoax After Search
Mumbai, July 15, 2025 — A bomb threat sent to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday afternoon prompted a swift and intense security response from Mumbai Police, bomb disposal units, and other emergency services. The threat, later confirmed as a hoax, caused momentary alarm at one of the country’s most critical financial institutions.
According to official sources, the BSE received a threatening email via its website from an unidentified account with the name “Comrade Pinayari Vijayan.” The message claimed that four RDX improvised explosive devices (IEDs) had been planted in the Feroze Tower building and were set to detonate at 3 PM.
Immediate Police Response and Search Operation
Mumbai Police wasted no time. Upon receiving the alert:
- A bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) was deployed.
- The entire BSE complex was evacuated as a precaution.
- Sniffer dogs and explosive detection equipment were brought in.
- Every floor, corridor, and office space within Feroze Tower was thoroughly combed.
After an exhaustive multi-hour operation, authorities found no suspicious objects or explosives. By late evening, officials declared the threat a hoax and resumed normal operations in the building.
Official Case Registered Under BNS
A case has been filed at Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg Police Station under several sections of the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Authorities confirmed that a cybercrime investigation is underway to trace:
- The origin of the email
- The IP address used to send the threat
- Whether the sender used a VPN or anonymizer
The cybercrime division has sought help from national and international agencies to trace the digital footprint.
Recent Pattern of Bomb Threats Across India
The incident at BSE is part of a disturbing trend of hoax bomb threats across India in recent weeks:
- Delhi Schools: On Monday, three schools in New Delhi received bomb threats. After thorough checks, all were deemed fake.
- Golden Temple, Amritsar: The sacred Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) received a similar email threat on Monday, claiming that RDX would be used to blow up the Darbar Sahib and langar hall.
- A case has been lodged by the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC).
- Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla condemned the act, stating on X (formerly Twitter):
“This is not just a threat to a religious site—it’s an attack on peace, faith & humanity.”
Heightened Alert and Security Reinforcements
Following these incidents, intelligence and security agencies have:
- Placed all major financial institutions and religious sites on heightened alert
- Stepped up surveillance on suspicious online activity
- Instructed regional police departments to conduct bomb drills and update evacuation protocols
The Digital Threat Landscape: Growing Challenge for Cyber Security
With the increasing digitization of institutions and public services, cyber hoaxes like bomb threats via email are emerging as a serious challenge for law enforcement. Experts argue that:
- Advanced IP masking technologies make tracking culprits more difficult
- Legal frameworks need to evolve to prosecute digital impersonation and terrorism threats
- Public institutions must strengthen their digital security infrastructure
India’s Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is also said to be monitoring threat activity and coordinating with global partners.
Conclusion: Hoax or Not, the Threat Is Real
Though Tuesday’s BSE bomb threat turned out to be a hoax, it raised critical concerns over the ease with which such threats can disrupt public safety and instill fear. Authorities are treating every alert with the utmost seriousness, especially in light of the sensitive locations targeted recently.
The incident underscores the importance of cyber vigilance, rapid response mechanisms, and the need for public awareness. While normalcy has returned at the BSE, the probe to unmask the perpetrator is far from over.