Bomb Threat received in Indian Bank Branch in Chandigarh

A bomb threat was received at the Indian Bank’s Chandigarh main branch, its Zonal Office and Field General Manager’s Office (FGMO) on Thursday morning.

The threat was received via an email and warned of an explosion at the bank’s Chandigarh branch at 1:11 pm. It also threatened to blow up Mohali Airport at 9:11 pm on Thursday. The threatening email was reportedly sent at 10:40 am on November 12, 2026, from an email ID bearing the name ‘Isha Smith’. The subject line read, “Bomb Blast @ Indian Bank Chandigarh Branch 1:11 PM”.

At the end of the email, the names of organisations including the Khalistan National Army and Babbar Khalsa (Parmar-Canada), along with certain individuals, were mentioned.

Police and intelligence agencies are investigating the authenticity of the email, attempting to identify the sender and ascertain the motive behind the threats. Security agencies are also maintaining vigilance at the locations mentioned in the message.