RBI Headquarters Faces Bomb Threat, Mumbai Police Investigates

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. RBI received a bomb threat email in Russian on December 12.
2. The email was sent to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s official address.
3. Mumbai Police has filed an FIR and initiated an investigation.
4. Investigators are tracing the sender’s IP address and suspect VPN usage.
5. Recently, another threatening call was made to RBI’s customer care.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Bomb Threat to RBI Headquarters
On December 12, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received a bomb threat email. The email, written in Russian, warned of an explosive attack on its headquarters in Mumbai. It was sent to the official email ID of RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

Case Registered by Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police took immediate action, registering a case at the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg (MRA Marg) police station. The FIR was filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Ongoing Investigation
Police are investigating whether the sender used a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to mask their identity. Efforts are being made to trace the email’s IP address for further leads.

A Series of Threats
The incident comes shortly after Sanjay Malhotra assumed the role of the 26th RBI Governor. In November, RBI’s customer care center also received a threatening call from a man claiming to be a senior member of Lashkar-e-Taiba. While that threat turned out to be a hoax, it highlighted security concerns.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• RBI received a bomb threat email in Russian on December 12.
• Mumbai Police has launched an investigation, focusing on identifying the sender.
• Sanjay Malhotra recently became the RBI Governor, adding significance to the incident.
• Previous threatening calls to RBI indicate heightened security risks.

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