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Published 12:24 IST, September 28th 2024

Bomb Threat at Taj West End Hotel in Bengaluru, Bomb Squad at Site

A bomb threat email was received by Taj West End Hotel in Bengaluru which has now been confirmed as a hoax.

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Taj West End Bengaluru Bomb Threat | Image: Taj Hotels

Bengaluru: A bomb threat email was received by the Taj West End Hotel in Bengaluru earlier today, following which the bomb squad arrived on site and an investigation was underway.

Bomb Threat at Taj West End Hotel, Bengaluru

A bomb threat has been issued to the prestigious Taj West End Hotel in Bengaluru, reportedly through an email from unknown miscreants. The hotel, known for hosting prominent politicians and cricketers, received the threat earlier today.

Local police and the bomb squad have rushed to the scene and are currently conducting a thorough investigation. Further details awaited.

DCP Central Issues Statement, Declares Threat as Hoax

Following the bomb threat email, the DCP Central has issued a statement. The statement reads, “Good morning friends. We received the bomb threat e mail This Morning to Taj West End Hotel in Highgrounds PS our BDDS and ASC team checked premises and found it to be a hoax threat email. We will take a complaint and investigate.”

Mumbai Police on High Alert After Suspected Terror Threats

In another news, the Mumbai Police has tightened security in the Maharashtra capital after an alert of possible terrorist threats from the central agencies. Sources said that after this alert, strict security arrangements have been made at religious places and other crowded places. Police said, "We have been instructed to conduct 'mock drills' at crowded places and religious places. All DCPs of the city have been asked to pay special attention to security arrangements in their respective zones."

Updated 13:10 IST, September 28th 2024