Terror alert in PM Modi’s parliamentary constituency ahead of Diwali
Varanasi, November 5: The Security agencies have been placed on high alert in Uttar Pradesh’s religious city of Varanasi after a bomb threat was received on the official email ID of the Varanasi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday evening, with an individual claiming to be from the Khalistan National Army threatening to carry out a bomb blast in Kashi during the Diwali festivities, prompting police and intelligence agencies to launch an investigation and intensify security arrangements across the city.
Upon receiving the threatening email, Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal immediately informed senior police and administrative officials. Given the seriousness of the matter, the Commissionerate Police, along with central security agencies, have been alerted.
Following the officials’ instructions, security has been tightened at sensitive and key institutions in the city. Extra vigilance is being maintained at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Kendriya Vidyalaya, the Municipal Corporation headquarters, and major temples. Meanwhile, following a threat to blow up the Municipal Corporation headquarters, Sigra police have increased security at the complex. Visitors are being monitored and suspicious activities are being monitored.
Following the threatening email, police and security agencies are investigating the matter seriously. Currently, special vigilance is being maintained regarding security in the city. Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal stated that a security alert had already been issued in Varanasi. Following the receipt of the threatening email, police and intelligence agencies have been further alerted. Security has been increased in all sensitive areas of the city, along with continuous patrolling. Meanwhile, the cyber cell team is working to identify and trace the unknown person who sent the email. Intensive checking is being conducted by deploying police forces in the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple complex, major ghats, and crowded areas. Anti-sabotage teams have also conducted checking operations at various important administrative offices, including the Municipal Corporation headquarters and the Mayor’s office. Educational institutions have also been instructed to remain vigilant as a precautionary measure.
In view of the crowd expected to gather after midnight at the Annapurna Math Temple on the occasion of Dhanteras, the police officers are on alert regarding the security arrangements there. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar and Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal reached the Annapurna Temple and took stock of the security arrangements and after meeting Mahant Shankarpuri, inquired about the security arrangements of the temple management and after this, also gave necessary instructions to the subordinate officers.
The Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal said that an email purportedly sent in the name of the Khalistan National Army threatened to blow up Banaras Hindu University, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Central Hindu School, the Municipal Corporation office, and several major temples in Kashi on Diwali, November 8, prompting authorities to heighten security and launch a thorough investigation into the threat.
