Security agencies in Bengaluru were put on high alert after the city's Police Commissioner received a chilling email containing a bomb threat. The message specifically warned of potential explosions at the Kempegowda International Airport and several prominent shopping malls across the metropolis.
Threat Details and Immediate Police Response
The alarming email landed in the official inbox on December 2, 2025. Authorities swiftly initiated a comprehensive security protocol. Police teams, along with bomb detection and disposal squads, were immediately deployed to conduct thorough checks at the mentioned locations. The Kempegowda International Airport, a critical infrastructure hub, saw heightened surveillance and precautionary sweeps.
Investigation Confirms Hoax
After a rapid and detailed preliminary investigation, senior police officers confirmed to Deccan Herald that the threat was not credible. The threat has been declared a hoax. Despite this classification, the Bengaluru Police are not treating the matter lightly. A formal probe is actively underway to trace the origin of the malicious email and identify the individual or group responsible for creating panic.
Ongoing Probe and Public Assurance
While the immediate danger has been ruled out, the investigative machinery remains in motion. Cybercrime experts are working to track the digital footprint of the email. The police have assured citizens that such threats are taken with utmost seriousness and that all necessary measures are in place to ensure public safety. Officials have also reminded the public that making such false threats is a serious criminal offence with severe legal consequences.
The incident, though resolved without any discovery of explosives, underscores the constant vigilance required by security forces in major urban centers. It also highlights the challenges posed by anonymous digital threats that can disrupt normal life and consume significant security resources.
