Hoax bomb threats sent to Mumbai's Mayor office, Mumbai airport, Amitabh Bachchhan's home, Pune civic body HQ

A bomb threat was received by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on its official email ID, with the sender claiming that an explosive had been planted inside the civic body's building and threatening to blow it up. Following the threat, Fire Brigade personnel and the Bomb Squad rushed to the premises and launched a search operation. The Bomb Squad inspected the building but found nothing suspicious.advertisement❮❯ Read Full StoryAMITABH BACHCHAN'S BUNGALOW ON THE LISTEarlier, Mumbai received a threat email warning of bomb blasts at several locations across the city. The email reportedly mentioned the Mumbai Mayor's office, banks, courts, actor Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow, Mahalaxmi Racecourse and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

The mention of the Mayor's office triggered a security alert at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Local police and Bomb Squad personnel rushed to the spot and conducted an inspection. However, no suspicious object was found.

This is a developing story. It will be updated. - Ends(With inputs from Rahul)

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