Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is at the center of a shocking security scare today. Admitted to Fortis Hospital Mohali with breathing trouble, he received a bomb threat hoax claiming Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann bomb threat from the so-called Khalistan National Army. The threat, sent via email, alleged polonium poisoning and vowed to blow up the hospital— but it turned out to be fake.
Threat Details and Wild Claims
The email, received by 16 schools and hospitals including Fortis, warned of explosions at 1:11 PM. It claimed Mann was poisoned with polonium—a rare, deadly radioactive toxin—by "heirs of brother Dilawar Singh." It threatened his fate would mirror former CM Beant Singh's 1995 assassination. "Only Mann’s body will leave Fortis," it read, also targeting schools amid today's CBSE Class 10 Math exams starting at 10:30 AM.
No details on how poisoning occurred, raising doubts. The email signed off with Khalistan National Army, naming figures like Engineer Gurnakh Singh.
Massive Security Response
Police swung into action fast. Five bomb disposal squads swept Fortis Hospital Mohali, cordoning off the area. Anti-riot teams guarded gates, while Mohali police patrolled roads. SP City Dilpreet Singh confirmed: "CM's security team is fully alert. Non-essential services halted; thorough checks done." The hospital campus saw heightened security, but no explosives found—another hoax.
Schools like Gyan Jyoti evacuated in 10 minutes, informing police immediately. Parents panicked as CBSE exams kicked off, disrupting education in Punjab.
Pattern of Hoax Threats in Punjab
This isn't isolated. Punjab and Chandigarh face a wave of Punjab school bomb threats:
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Feb 11: 16 Mohali schools targeted, mentioning PM Modi and Amit Shah—no bombs.
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Jan 28: 26-30 Chandigarh schools threatened, tied to PM's Punjab visit—hoax.
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Jan 29: Secretariats evacuated—nothing found.
Over 9 cases since 2024, mostly emails from abroad (US IP, Bangladesh recovery). Why now? Amid Khalistan referendum tensions and fake encounters row, these Fortis Hospital Mohali hoax incidents test Punjab's security.
Why It Matters Today
With CBSE exams underway and Mann's health under watch, this exposes vulnerabilities. Experts like security analyst Pranchal Srivastava warn: "Hoaxes drain resources, spread fear." Punjab Police urge vigilance; investigations trace foreign links.
Takeaways: Report suspicious emails instantly. Schools must drill SOPs. For Mann, doctors monitor breathing issues—no polonium confirmed yet.
Stay tuned for updates on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann bomb threat. Punjab remains on high alert.
