Bomb threat in Mumbai: Security heightened at 3 Mumbai railway stations, Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow
The caller threatened that bombs have been placed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Byculla, Dadar railway stations and at Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow in Juhu.
The Mumbai police received a call from an unidentified person who threatened to blow up Dadar, Byculla, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway stations, and actor Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow in Juhu.
The officials revealed that all the necessary agencies were roped in since it was a serious issue especially ahead of Independence Day when IB has already warned of Drone Attacks in the national capital and the major Metro cities.
According to police officials, the Mumbai police’s main control room received the call at around 9 pm on Friday. Local police stations, Anti-Terrorism Squad, government railway police, and bomb detection and disposal squad were intimated, and they carried out searches at the four locations.
The caller said that bombs have been placed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Byculla, Dadar railway stations, and at Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow in Juhu, according to the police.
A police officer said, “We have detained two people in the matter. We are questioning them regarding the case.” According to sources, the accused was under the influence of alcohol when he made the hoax bomb call.
