Mumbai police probe new bomb threats against Amitabh Bachchan
- Mumbai police are investigating a new bomb threat email targeting Jalsa, the Mayor's office, and the airport.
- Security teams searched all locations mentioned in the threat but found no suspicious items.
- The email, sent from a Gmail address, also referenced banks and the 'Khalistan National Army'.
- Amitabh Bachchan has been seen using a bulletproof shield during recent fan interactions at his home.
- Authorities are working to identify the sender and determine if the recent series of threats are connected.
Bomb disposal squads and security teams inspected all locations mentioned in the email. These searches confirmed that no explosives were present and no suspicious items were found.
Security measures remain in place across the city as the Mumbai police continue to investigate the source of the threatening emails.
Email sent from Gmail address references Khalistan National Army
The threatening email was sent at 10.52 am on 12 November 2026 from the Gmail address reduak079@gmail.com.
The subject line of the email warned of a bomb blast at a Punjab National Bank branch at 1.11 pm and cited the dates 27 November and 31 December. The message referenced multiple locations including Mumbai banks, the airport, Mahalaxmi Stadium, Jalsa, and the Mayor's office.
The email also contained references to Khalistan and a group identified as the Khalistan National Army. The authenticity of these threats and the identity of the sender are not yet known.
Series of threats target city landmarks since October
Mumbai authorities have received a series of threatening emails over recent weeks.
The October 23 communication also warned of explosions at Amitabh Bachchan's Jalsa residence and the venue for a concert by singer Diljit Dosanjh. Police searched the Mayor's office that day but found nothing suspicious.
On November 6, another email threatened bomb blasts at the Jalsa bungalow. A police inspection of the property followed, which confirmed no suspicious items.
Additional emails have since named the Bombay High Court and the Bombay Stock Exchange as targets. These incidents are part of an ongoing series of security threats reported in the city.
Warnings issued for November and December dates
The October 23 email contained warnings of a grenade attack on a school scheduled for October 31. It also threatened potential violence at the Jalsa residence between October 31 and November 27.
A concert by singer Diljit Dosanjh is planned for November 27 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. This venue was identified as a target in the October 23 communication.
Amitabh Bachchan uses bulletproof shield for fan interactions
Amitabh Bachchan continues to host weekly Sunday gatherings for fans outside his residence, Jalsa. The 84-year-old actor has been seen greeting attendees from behind a transparent bulletproof shield.
This protective barrier was placed on a raised platform during recent interactions. On November 2, the actor greeted fans from inside this bulletproof shell.
During one recent appearance, his son Abhishek Bachchan and several security personnel were observed standing near him. The actor later resumed his interaction with fans without the protective barrier in place.
Historical context of underworld influence in Bollywood
Historically, the film industry faced serious allegations regarding the use of illicit money for productions, extortion, and threats of violence. On August 12, 1997, T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar was murdered outside a temple in the Andheri neighborhood of Mumbai. Film producer Mukesh Duggal was also murdered in Mumbai in 1997.
Dawood Ibrahim and his associates were linked to the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai. They were accused of using criminal networks to interfere in film financing and distribution. Hindi crime films such as Ram Gopal Varma's Satya and Company, and Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday, were inspired by the underworld's influence on Mumbai. Social contact between Bollywood personalities and underworld figures does not constitute proof of criminal involvement.
Corporatization reduces vulnerability to criminal syndicates
The Indian government granted the film industry formal status in 1998, which helped improve access to bank financing and institutional investment. The film industry's relationship with organized crime changed as film production became more corporatized and formal financing became more accessible.
Stronger policing, criminal investigations, and changes in film financing and distribution reduced the vulnerabilities that once allowed criminal syndicates to flourish. While threats against celebrities have not disappeared, the era where gangsters could openly exert influence over the film business has become difficult to sustain.
Police prioritize identifying the threat sender
Investigators have not established any link between the recent bomb threats and the organized-crime syndicates that previously operated in Bollywood. The immediate priority for police is to identify the sender or senders. Authorities also aim to determine if the emails are connected and assess whether the threats are credible or intended to spread panic.
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