A bomb threat email sent to several private schools in Mohali on Tuesday sparked heightened security measures across the city after it also named Fortis Hospital Mohali, where Bhagwant Mann is currently admitted. The message triggered immediate action from Punjab Police, bomb disposal squads, and anti-sabotage teams, but after extensive searches, officials confirmed that no explosive or suspicious material was found.
The email, circulated to multiple educational institutions, set off coordinated checks throughout the district. Authorities moved quickly due to the dual mention of schools and the hospital, especially considering the chief minister’s presence at the facility. Security teams were deployed within minutes, sweeping hospital corridors, parking areas, and surrounding premises, while separate teams inspected school campuses that received the threat.
Police officials described the situation as controlled and clarified that essential services at the hospital continued without interruption. Some non-essential operations were briefly paused as a precaution, but patient care remained unaffected. Hospital authorities ensured that medical services, including emergency care, functioned normally during the security sweep.
SP Dilpreet Singh said the threat appeared similar to previous hoax emails reported in the region. He stated that no dangerous material had been discovered and that the threat level currently stands at zero. Investigators are now focused on tracing the origin of the email address used to send the message. So far, no organization has claimed responsibility.
Security around Fortis Hospital had already been strengthened after Bhagwant Mann was re-admitted earlier this week. Reports indicate he returned to the hospital on Monday evening after experiencing exhaustion, just hours after being discharged. His hospitalisation added sensitivity to Tuesday’s threat, prompting a calibrated and swift response from law enforcement agencies.
This latest incident follows a broader pattern of bomb scare emails reported across Punjab and neighbouring Chandigarh in recent weeks. Cities including Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, and parts of Haryana have witnessed similar threats, most of which were later confirmed to be hoaxes after thorough inspections. Earlier in the week, sixteen private schools in Mohali received comparable emails, leading to evacuations and detailed anti-sabotage operations, but nothing suspicious was found.
Cybercrime teams are now examining digital footprints and analysing whether the same individuals or networks are behind multiple threat emails circulating in the region. Officials are also exploring whether the email was routed through anonymous servers to conceal its origin.
Despite the alarming nature of the message, Mohali remained calm. Authorities urged residents and parents not to panic and to rely only on official updates. Police maintained that there is no immediate danger and that routine services continue across the city without disruption.
For now, the bomb threat referencing Fortis Hospital Mohali appears to be another false alarm. However, security agencies remain on alert, especially with the chief minister undergoing treatment at the facility. Investigations are ongoing to identify the sender and prevent further attempts to spread fear through hoax threats.