Bomb threat calls received by Mumbai police, Security beefed up

Mumbai police on Wednesday received a 'suspicious' call from an unidentified caller informing that bombs are planted at several key places across Mumbai.

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Mumbai police on Wednesday received a 'suspicious' call from an unidentified caller informing that bombs are planted at several key places across Mumbai. Mumbai Police got vigilant after bomb threats at several places were received from the unidentified caller. The suspicious phone call was received on the helpline number 112, officials said.

According to the police, a call was received by a caller claiming that three bombs have been planted in the city at Infinity Mall Andheri, PVR Mall Juhu, and Sahara Hotel Airport. The Mumbai police have beefed security in the targetted places. Attempts are underway to nab the unidentified caller. Earlier, in April this year, a Karnataka school had received a bomb threat amid the ongoing hijab row.