Bomb threat received to BOB in Vadodara and Surat, four branches in two cities received mail

In the midst of the holy festival of Diwali and the festive atmosphere, a big scary news has come out from two major cities of Gujarat. There has been a huge rush among the security agencies after receiving a serious threat email threatening to blow up various branches of 'Bank of Baroda' located in both Vadodara and Surat.

Raopura, Kothi and Tower branches targeted in Vadodara

In Vadodara city, the main and busy branches of Bank of Baroda such as Raopura branch, Kothi branch and branch near Tower crossroads were threatened by email. As soon as the mail was received, panic spread among the bank officials and staff and immediately all the employees and customers were shifted to a safe place outside the bank. As soon as the information was received, the crime branch and local police teams immediately reached the spot.

A bomb email was also found in Surat's Ghoddod Road branch

Apart from Vadodara, a similar threatening mail was received at the branch of Bank of Baroda located in the posh and busiest Ghoddod Road area of Surat. As soon as the mail was found, teams of Surat Police, Bomb Disposal Squad, Sniffer Dog Squad and Fire Department rushed to the spot. The police took immediate action and evacuated the bank and started a thorough investigation.

A thorough investigation by the police and a cyber team was at work

The police have come into action following this threatening mail sent targeting banks during the festive season. The Vadodara and Surat crime branches have started a joint or separate investigation. The cyber crime team is working to trace the email ID from where and by whom the mail was sent. As part of the security, tight police arrangements have been set up around the banks.

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