Bomb Threat At Mumbai’s Taj Hotel Sparks Major Security Operation, Turns Out to be Hoax
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A bomb threat targeting Mumbai’s iconic Taj Hotel prompted a massive security operation early Sunday before police declared the alert a hoax.
Threat Call Triggers Security Alert
According to police, a call was received by the Navi Mumbai Police Control Room at around 12:13 am, with the caller claiming, “Dawood has planted a bomb at the Taj Hotel.” The information was immediately conveyed to the Mumbai Police Main Control Room.
Following the alert, personnel from the Colaba Police, Crime Branch and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) rushed to the hotel and carried out a thorough search of the premises.
Hotel Thoroughly Searched
The search covered the hotel’s main lobby, swimming pool, banquet halls, restaurants, parking area, outer premises and other sensitive locations. After a detailed inspection, officials found no suspicious object or explosive material, confirming that the bomb threat was false.
Probe Underway
Police said the threatening call was traced to the Turbhe area of Navi Mumbai. A technical investigation is underway to identify the caller through the mobile number used, while Mumbai Police are coordinating with Turbhe Police to trace and arrest the suspect.
Similar Hoax At Red Fort
The Taj Hotel in Mumbai’s Colaba area was among the key targets during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, in which 166 people lost their lives and hundreds were injured.
The development comes a day after a similar bomb threat targeting Delhi’s Red Fort also turned out to be a hoax. The alert, received through a phone call to the Mumbai Police Control Room, led Delhi Police and bomb disposal teams to conduct an extensive search of the monument before confirming that no explosives were found.
