On Monday, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) received a bomb threat via email, causing a temporary security alert. The email, which claimed that four RDX-based IEDs had been placed inside the BSE building, was later confirmed to be a hoax. However, the message triggered a swift and serious response from law enforcement and security agencies.

The email was reportedly sent from an account using the name “Comrade Pinarayi Vijayan,” raising both confusion and concern. Officials have clarified that the Kerala Chief Minister has no connection to the sender or the email in question. The identity appears to be deliberately misleading.

Security personnel immediately evacuated key areas and conducted a thorough sweep of the premises. Bomb detection and disposal squads, along with sniffer dogs, were brought in to check for any suspicious objects. No explosives were found during the search.

Mumbai Police have registered a case and launched a cyber investigation to trace the source of the email. Initial reports suggest that the email was routed through servers outside India, which may indicate an attempt to delay or obstruct investigation efforts.

While there was no real danger to the public or staff, the incident has raised fresh concerns about the use of digital platforms to spread panic. Authorities are taking the threat seriously, given the high-profile nature of the BSE and its symbolic importance in India’s financial ecosystem.