Mumbai Police were alerted on Friday to a threatening email that reportedly referred to the residence of veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and also mentioned singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. The email was allegedly sent to a school in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area, after which an investigation was launched. Its authenticity has not been verified, and further details are awaited.
Mumbai Police probe threat email mentioning Amitabh Bachchan’s residence
According to IANS, the email named both Amitabh Bachchan and Diljit Dosanjh and made specific claims about planned attacks. It cited Bachchan’s Mumbai home, Jalsa, and gave October 31 and November 27 as the dates of the alleged attacks. Dosanjh was mentioned in connection with a purported bomb attack at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27. The email suggested he may have been targeted as well, though the threat was not aimed at him directly.
Threat email carries pro-Khalistan slogans
The letter reportedly carried pro-Khalistan slogans and blamed the threats on a group calling itself the ‘Khalistan National Army’. Neither the letter’s authenticity nor its claims have been independently verified. It also allegedly named several locations and timings, warning of a possible attack on the mayor’s office at 3 p.m. and on schools at 1 p.m.
Diljit Dosanjh’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse concert on November 27
A police officer pointed out that Diljit Dosanjh is due to perform at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27 as part of his India tour. The officer added that Delhi Police had earlier held back permission for his Delhi concert, citing security concerns.
Delhi Police put Diljit Dosanjh’s October 30 concert on hold, then approved it
Delhi Police recently put on hold the permission for the singer’s October 30 concert in the capital, citing security concerns. BookMyShow Live clarified that reports of a cancellation were incorrect. In a statement, it said the permission was only temporarily withheld, which did not amount to a cancellation. It added that, given the festive season and the need for heightened security, Delhi Police had asked for extra safety, traffic and crowd-management arrangements.BookMyShow Live said it later met Delhi Police for a cordial discussion, submitted a detailed plan and assured officials that all security and traffic guidelines would be followed. After these talks, the permission for the concert was reviewed and approved.
