Mumbai on Alert: Authorities Register FIR in Response to Unsettling Bomb Warning
Mumbai, 2 Feb, 24: In a swift and assertive move, the Mumbai Police reacted promptly to an anonymous bomb threat delivered via text message on February 2, prompting an immediate escalation of security measures throughout the city. The Mumbai Traffic Police Control Room relayed the alarming message, indicating a potential threat at six undisclosed locations.
Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, concurrently serving as the state Director General of Police, assumed a prominent role in spearheading the ongoing investigation. Collaborative efforts among security agencies intensified to swiftly track down the elusive sender of the ominous threat, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to ensuring public safety.
This incident unfolds against a backdrop of heightened vigilance, a response to recent terror attacks, including the unsettling assault on Karachi's stock exchange. The Mumbai Police had been grappling with a series of deceptive bomb threats via email, targeting iconic locations such as museums and the Byculla Zoo.
Demonstrating a resolute stance, Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar took legal action by promptly filing an FIR against the unidentified sender responsible for disseminating these disconcerting communications. Despite meticulous checks at the specified locations, no discernible signs of threat materialized.
The Mumbai Police, steadfast in their dedication to public safety, persist in their diligent investigation, striving to validate the credibility of the threat and uphold a secure environment within the city.
