Bomb threats from Khalistani elements targeting Hindu religious sites in Ayodhya, Mathura, and Varanasi have put security forces on high alert ahead of the Diwali festival. An email was received by Parama Academy, an ICSE-affiliated school in Ayodhya, from a Khalistani terror outfit named ‘Khalistan National Army’ threatening to attack between November 8 and 27, 2026.
The email was reportedly sent by three individuals associated with the Khalistani terror group, identified as engineer Gurunakh Singh, Raunak Shahwala, and Dr Gurunirvar Singh Khanrajada. The same email was also sent to Radiant College and Navdeep College in Ambedkar Nagar.
After receiving the email, the school management alerted the police. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) initiated an investigation into the threats to ascertain the source of the email.
The police have ramped up security around religious sites in Ayodhya, Mathura, and Varanasi. Police personnel, dog squads, and commandos have been deployed, and extensive search operations have been launched near temples in the three cities.
Mathura, UP: Mathura Police and security agencies launched an extensive search operation around Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi following a threatening email allegedly linked to Khalistani elements. Dog squads, commandos, police personnel and LIU officials conducted security checks, inspecting suspicious objects and individuals. Security has been tightened across the area
— IANS (@ians_india) November 5, 2026
SP City Chakrapani Tripathi said that the threatening e-mail is being investigated by the cyber police, and surveillance has been stepped up by the police. SSP Shlok Kumar said that security checks are being carried out at sensitive and crowded places such as railway stations, bus stands and shopping malls.
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: SSP Shlok Kumar says, “A case came to our notice yesterday in which an email containing a bomb threat was received on an official email ID. In this regard, alertness has been increased across the district. Continuous checking is being carried out at all sensitive and crowded places, including railway stations, bus stands and shopping malls. The BDDS and dog squad teams are also conducting checks. Additionally, the cyber team is trying to establish the authenticity of the email and trace its source. Further legal action is being taken.”
— IANS (@ians_india) November 5, 2026
“A case came to our notice yesterday in which an email containing a bomb threat was received on an official email ID. In this regard, alertness has been increased across the district. Continuous checking is being carried out at all sensitive and crowded places, including railway stations, bus stands, and shopping malls. The BDDS and dog squad teams are also conducting checks. Additionally, the cyber team is trying to establish the authenticity of the email and trace its source. Further legal action is being taken,” SSP Kumar said.
