Thu Dec 18 08:11:44 UTC 2025: Summary:
Multiple courts in Mumbai, including the Bombay High Court and magistrate courts in Bandra, Andheri, and Esplanade, received bomb threats via email on December 18, 2025. This prompted immediate evacuation and security checks by bomb disposal squads and security agencies. Mumbai Police confirmed the threats targeted multiple courts and banks but declared all locations safe after thorough inspections. Proceedings at the High Court were temporarily suspended but resumed at 3 p.m.
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Mumbai Courts Evacuated After Bomb Threats
Mumbai, December 18, 2025 (The Hindu) — Multiple courts across Mumbai, including the Bombay High Court, were evacuated today after receiving bomb threats via email. The threats targeted magistrate courts in Bandra, Andheri, and Esplanade, as well.
Mumbai Police confirmed the receipt of threat messages sent to several courts and banks. Bomb disposal squads and security agencies immediately conducted thorough inspections of all affected premises.
“Following inspections, all locations have been declared safe,” Mumbai Police reported in a statement released earlier this afternoon.
Proceedings at the Bombay High Court were temporarily halted due to the threat. An internal communication instructed judges to vacate their benches while the bomb disposal team conducted their sweep. Court activities resumed at 3 p.m. after the all-clear was given. The investigation into the origin of the email threats is ongoing.
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