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Varanasi: Security agencies alerted after receiving Diwali bomb threat email

Varanasi, Nov 5 (UNI) Police and security agencies in Varanasi have been alerted after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast on Diwali in the name of the Khalistani National Army. Security has been tightened in the wake of the threatening email.
According to the Municipal Corporation's public relations officer, a threatening message was received on the Municipal Corporation's official email address, which was immediately reported to the police.
The email contains threats regarding schools. It also mentions Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura. The email mentions temples but does not name them.
The period from November 8 to November 27 has been mentioned in the threat message.
Municipal officials have informed the police administration and security agencies about the email. Senior police officers have taken cognizance of the matter and alerted the police at the relevant police stations and other security agencies.
It is reported that similar threatening emails have been sent regarding Ayodhya and Mathura. This time, threats are being made to target schools. According to the police, special attention is being paid to security.
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