Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
A bomb threat email sent to the Indian Bank's Chandigarh main branch, its Zonal Office and Field General Manager's Office (FGMO) on Thursday morning triggered alarm among security agencies.
The email warned of an explosion at the bank's Chandigarh branch at 1:11 pm. It also threatened to blow up Mohali Airport at 9:11 pm on Thursday.
The threatening email was reportedly sent at 10:40 am on November 12, 2026, from an email ID bearing the name 'Isha Smith'. The subject line read, "Bomb Blast @ Indian Bank Chandigarh Branch 1:11 PM".
Apart from the bank and airport, the email mentioned several other prominent locations as potential targets. It also referred to the proposed concert of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh at the stadium in Mullanpur on December 12, threatening an explosion during the event.
The sender allegedly threatened an explosion involving an iPhone-style device during the concert. The email also mentioned Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan's residence, 'Jalsa', with a warning extending until December 31. References to the 1984 riots and revenge were also made in an apparent attempt to intensify the threat.
At the end of the email, the names of organisations including the Khalistan National Army and Babbar Khalsa (Parmar-Canada), along with certain individuals, were mentioned.
The message also warned people against attending Diljit Dosanjh's concert and urged parents to keep their children safe. It further cautioned people against touching unidentified objects or iPhones found lying on roads.
The latest threat has raised serious security concerns, particularly as multiple important locations and a major public event have been mentioned in the same email.
Police and intelligence agencies are investigating the authenticity of the email, attempting to identify the sender and ascertain the motive behind the threats. Security agencies are also maintaining vigilance at the locations mentioned in the message.
