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Crime
Gujarat on high alert after bomb threat emails target bank branches in three cities
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 02:01 AM
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Police in Gujarat have raised alert levels after receiving emails threatening bombs at bank branches in three cities, prompting security sweeps.
The Gujarat police announced on Tuesday that they have placed the state on high alert following the receipt of electronic messages that claim bombs have been planted at bank branches in three different cities. The emails, which were sent to the banks' official addresses, warned of imminent explosions and urged authorities to evacuate the premises.
Security teams have been deployed to the affected branches, and thorough sweeps are being conducted to locate any suspicious devices. The police have also informed the public to remain calm and cooperate with the ongoing investigations.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the authorities are working closely with cybercrime units to trace the source of the threats. The investigation remains open, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The incident has heightened concerns about the safety of financial institutions in the state, prompting calls for heightened vigilance across all public and private establishments.
The Gujarat government has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure public safety and that any credible threat will be neutralized promptly.
Security teams have been deployed to the affected branches, and thorough sweeps are being conducted to locate any suspicious devices. The police have also informed the public to remain calm and cooperate with the ongoing investigations.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the authorities are working closely with cybercrime units to trace the source of the threats. The investigation remains open, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The incident has heightened concerns about the safety of financial institutions in the state, prompting calls for heightened vigilance across all public and private establishments.
The Gujarat government has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure public safety and that any credible threat will be neutralized promptly.