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Maharashtra: Bomb disposal squad at Mantralaya building in Mumbai after threat call
A bomb detection and disposal squad was dispatched to the Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat on Sunday afternoon after a reportedly receiving a threat call.
Highlights
- A bomb detection and disposal squad is at Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat after a threat call.
- A call was made to the Disaster Management Control Room.
- The caller claimed a bomb was placed at the premise.
New Delhi: A bomb detection and disposal squad was dispatched to the Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat on Sunday afternoon after a reportedly receiving a threat call.
A person called up the Disaster Management Control Room and claimed that a bomb was placed inside the premises, as per news agency ANI.
Confirming the development Mumbai Police said, "Prime facie, it seems to be a hoax call. Further inquiry is being conducted."
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up at Mantralaya building in the state capital, officials stated. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad is conducting a sweep of the Secretariat after a bomb threat call.
(This is a developing story, more details are awaited)