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Bomb Threat in Bank of Baroda and Bank of India Branches in Gujarat

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The Bank of Baroda branch in Surat and the Bank of India branch in Vadodara received threatening emails warning of bomb attacks. Police teams, including dog squads and bomb disposal units, reached both locations to conduct searches.

A threatening email was received on the official email ID of the Bank of Baroda branch on Ghoddod Road, an upscale area of Surat, warning of a bomb attack. Local police, the bomb squad and the fire brigade rushed to the spot and launched an extensive search of the premises. The threat has caused concern among residents, particularly as the bank is located in a busy area during the festive season. Police cordoned off the area and are investigating the sender with the help of the cybercrime team.

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Bomb Threats received in these branches

  • In Surat, the Bank of Baroda branch on Ghoddod Road received a threatening email warning that the premises would be blown up.
  • In Vadodara, two branches were targeted: the Bank of India on Raopura Road and the Bank of Baroda at Suraj Plaza in Sayajiganj.
  • The Bank of India’s Navrangpura branch in Ahmedabad also received a bomb threat email.

List of Bomb Threats Received in 11 Months

DateBomb Threat Details
6 NovemberThreat to the Chief Minister’s Office, Gujarat High Court
3 NovemberThreats to the DGP, Collector Office, temples and Rajasthan Assembly
27 OctoberThreats to 4 schools in Ahmedabad, Modi Stadium, court, offices and metro station
7 OctoberThreat to 10 schools in Ahmedabad and Modi Stadium
10 SeptemberThreat to schools in Ahmedabad and Gandhi Nagar Court
18 MarchThreat to schools in Ahmedabad and Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly)
17 FebruaryThreat to Vadodara, Mehsana, Valsad, Gandhi Nagar, Rajkot and Ahmedabad courts
16 FebruaryThreat to 40 schools in Ahmedabad and Vadodara
23 JanuaryThreat to 16 schools in Ahmedabad
17 December, 2026Threat to schools mentioned in Amit Shah’s Lok Sabha speech

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