Mumbai Press Club Receives Hoax Bomb Threat Email

The Mumbai Press Club received a threat email about 'gas bombs', causing an emergency search by security. Identified as a hoax, the message was sent under the name Neerja Ajmal Khan. Authorities are investigating the origin of the email with cyber teams actively tracing it.

The Mumbai Press Club was at the center of a bomb scare on Friday after receiving an email warning of 'gas bombs' planted within the premises.

The threat triggered an intensive search operation by security agencies, including the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and dog units, but no suspicious items were discovered.

The email, signed by Neerja Ajmal Khan, also included political statements. Police are investigating, with cyber teams attempting to trace the email's source.

(With inputs from agencies.)