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Mumbai Bomb Threat Hoaxes Prompt Police Action and Heightened Security

A fresh hoax call to Mumbai Police's helpline has led to a case being filed, as investigations continue into a series of false bomb threats targeting high-profile locations.

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Overview

  • Mumbai Police received a bomb threat call on May 19, later confirmed to be a hoax, from a caller identified as Rajiv Singh.
  • The caller claimed to have overheard a conversation about a bomb plot in the Sir J.J. Marg area, prompting police and bomb squads to conduct thorough searches.
  • A criminal case has been registered against Rajiv Singh for spreading rumors, as authorities intensify efforts to trace the sources of these threats.
  • Earlier threats on May 17 targeted Mumbai Airport and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel via email, referencing the execution of Afzal Guru and warning of bombings, but were also declared hoaxes.
  • This wave of hoax threats, including one on May 9 to Tata Memorial Hospital, has triggered citywide heightened security and discussions on stricter penalties for such incidents.