Chandigarh: Security agencies across Punjab swung into action on Monday after a threatening email warned of bomb attacks targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. The communication prompted law enforcement and specialized intelligence units to immediately review safety protocols at key administrative offices, official venues, and locations linked to the chief minister.
Following the threat, multi-agency teams alongside bomb disposal squads were deployed to conduct sweeping search operations at the PCA Stadium and other sensitive establishments. Security has been visibly heightened at the Mohali cricket venue, which serves as one of the state’s premier sporting facilities, with round-the-clock surveillance and strict access controls put in place to ensure public safety.
Technical and cybercrime wings are currently analyzing the origin, IP routing, and authenticity of the electronic mail to trace the sender and establish the motive behind the warning. Investigators are actively verifying whether the dispatch constitutes a genuine security threat or a deliberate attempt by miscreants to trigger panic and disrupt normalcy in the region.
With past incidents of similar threatening messages directed at key government functionaries and high-profile public infrastructure in Punjab, security forces are treating the latest development with utmost caution and maintaining heightened vigilance across key installations.
