Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station was placed on high alert on Friday evening after the police control room received an anonymous bomb threat via the Dial 112 emergency helpline. Security agencies immediately rushed to the location and executed an extensive search operation across the station grounds that lasted for nearly three hours, though no explosive devices or suspicious objects were ultimately recovered.
The threatening call was placed at approximately 6:50 pm on November 14. The caller contacted authorities using a specific mobile number and stated an intent to plant a bomb at the heavily trafficked railway terminal, triggering an urgent and coordinated security protocol.
Following the alert, local law enforcement mobilized specialized units, including a dog squad and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, to deploy directly to the site. These teams conducted a systematic sweep of the station infrastructure to scan for any hazardous materials or unauthorized items.
The thorough inspection of the railway hub stretched until roughly 9:30 pm. Once the teams confirmed that no explosives or dangerous substances were present, the security operation was officially wrapped up and the main control room was updated on the situation.
Authorities have launched an active investigation to trace the origin of the call and identify the individual responsible for making the false threat. Efforts remain ongoing to locate the suspect. - Ends