Mumbai: Security at Taj Mahal Palace beefed up after threat call; 14-year-old questioned

Mumbai: Security at Taj Mahal Palace beefed up after threat call; 14-year-old questioned

Staff ReporterUpdated: Saturday, June 26, 2021, 07:11 PM IST
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Security of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Colaba has been beefed up after receiving a threat call. According to the police, an unknown caller called at the hotel reception of and said that few people carrying guns are planning to launch an attack from back door.
As soon as the call was received the local police were alerted. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDSl checked the entire hotel and termed the call as hoax call.
According to the police, they have identifed the caller. The call was allegedly made by a 14-year-old from Karad and the local police are questioning him. The boy had reportedly took his father's phone and made the call. His father has no idea about the threat call, said police

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