US Consulate in Mumbai Threatened: Police Register FIR After Email Warning
The US consulate in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex has received a threat of bombing. Mumbai Police disclosed that an email was received around 3:50 AM on Saturday, sent From rkgtrading777@gmail.com.
Alleged American Citizenship Claim and Security Measures
The sender claimed to be an American citizen, threatening to bomb the American Consulate office. This poses a risk not only to the consulate but also to all American nationals working there.
FIR Lodged Against Unknown Person and Ongoing Investigation
Following the incident, Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Police have registered an FIR against an unknown individual under sections 505(1)(b) and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code. Further investigations are underway.
Previous Explosions Near Israeli Embassy in Delhi: A Troubling Pattern
In December 2023, two blasts occurred near the Israeli Embassy in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri area on the 26th of the month. During the investigation, it was revealed that the blast occurred 260 meters away from Gate Number 4 of Nanda House, without any CCTV cameras in the vicinity.
Security Footage and Suspected Involvement of Hostile Groups
Police have obtained CCTV footage near the embassy, which captured two suspicious individuals. Additionally, a letter was found on-site wrapped in an Israeli flag. The letter, written in English, is associated with the ‘Sar Allah Pratikar’ group, containing references to Zionist, Gaza, and Palestine.
Alleged Conspiracy Targeting Israeli Diplomats: Insights from Investigations
A police official, linked to the ongoing investigation, stated that the letter indicates a conspiracy to threaten Israeli diplomats due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Previous Attack on Israeli Embassy in 2021 and Continuing Threats
In 2021, a similar explosion occurred outside the same embassy, resulting in three casualties. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is currently probing the matter. Following the blast, Israel accused Iran of orchestrating the conspiracy. A letter was also recovered from the scene, suggesting retaliation for the assassination of Iranian commander Kasim Suleimani.
