Gurugram faced a security scare on Thursday after bomb threat emails were sent to the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) office and the Mayor's office in Sector 34. Similar threats were also directed at the Gurugram Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). Following extensive searches lasting several hours, officials confirmed that nothing suspicious was discovered.
Details of the Threat Email
The threatening email was sent under the name of the Khalistan National Army. It began with the declaration: "Haryana will become Khalistan." The message alleged that Hindu temples were being targeted and warned of IED blasts at the Gurugram Mayor's office and MCG office between 1:11 PM and 3:11 PM. Additionally, the email threatened to detonate IEDs on railway tracks connecting Chandigarh, Ambala, and Delhi on June 5 and 6 at 9:11 AM, urging people to protect their children and avoid travel.
Further Threats and References
Titled "Badla, badla, badla", the email claimed that people in Delhi and Haryana distributed sweets on the anniversary of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's death and called for revenge on June 6. It also referenced the Indian Army's operation at Darbar Sahib in Amritsar on June 6, 1984. The email further threatened attacks on several Hindu temples, including Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk, Kalkaji Temple, Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, Bhima Devi Temple in Pinjore, Kartikeya Temple in Pehowa, and Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Kurukshetra. The senders listed were Khalistan National Army, Gurbaksh Singh, Rukan Shahwala, and Gur Nirvair Singh Khan Rajada.
Evacuation and Investigation
Upon receiving the threat, the entire MCG complex was evacuated as a precautionary measure. Employees and members of the public were moved to safety. The Gurugram police alerted officials in the concerned districts and states and launched an investigation. Police teams, along with the dog squad and bomb disposal squad, conducted a thorough search of the MCG premises, the Mayor's office, and the Mayor's residence. No suspicious objects were found.
Official Statements
MCG Public Relations Officer (PRO) Satyabir Singh Rohilla stated that around 1,000 officials and employees were present in the building when the email was received. He confirmed that the premises were evacuated immediately and the subsequent searches yielded nothing suspicious. A senior police officer added that no suspicious object was recovered during the search operation. "We are investigating to identify the sender of the hoax email," he said.
