Bomb Threat at Mumbais CSMT Railway Station Triggers Security Alert
A bomb threat at Mumbais CSMT Railway Station prompted a swift response from police and security agencies, but no explosives were found.
Mumbai, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Authorities in Mumbai are on high alert following a bomb threat received for the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station. The threat was reported on Saturday evening, prompting an immediate response from police and security agencies.
At approximately 6:50 PM, the police control room received a threatening call via emergency number 112. The caller, using the mobile number 9420112655, claimed that a bomb had been placed at CSMT and threatened to detonate it.
In response, bomb disposal units and dog squads were swiftly deployed to the station. A thorough search of the premises was conducted to ensure passenger safety. Security measures were heightened as the investigation unfolded.
By 9:30 PM, the search operation concluded without any discovery of explosives or suspicious items. This led to a collective sigh of relief among security personnel.
The railway police have informed the main control room about the incident and are currently working to identify and apprehend the caller. The investigation is ongoing, and security protocols at the station have been reinforced.
This incident follows a similar threat received on November 12, when the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office and a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch were targeted with a bomb threat email. Police confirmed that this email was a hoax, and an investigation is underway to trace its source with the assistance of the cyber cell. Currently, both locations remain secure, and legal proceedings are in progress.
