Aligarh Muslim University Receives Bomb Threat Demanding Ransom, Police Launch Probe

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) received a bomb threat via email on Thursday, causing concern among students and staff. The email included a demand for a ransom of Rs. 2 lakh, prompting immediate action by university authorities and the police.

Circle Officer Abhay Kumar Pandey confirmed that the university administration informed the police about the threat. In response, a bomb disposal unit, a dog squad, and cyber teams were deployed to investigate.

"We were informed by the university officials about the bomb threat mail. The bomb disposal unit and dog squad were immediately deployed, and all isolated spots on the campus were thoroughly searched by the police. The cyber teams are also investigating the origin of the email," said Pandey.

Despite extensive searches in key areas of the campus, no suspicious objects have been found so far. The police are continuing their investigation into the source of the email.

AMU Proctor Professor Mohd Wasim Ali stated that the safety of students and staff is the top priority. "We have informed the police about the bomb threat mail, and the investigation is ongoing. At this moment, we do not know the identity of the sender. The email also contains a demand for a ransom of ₹2 lakh," he said.