Bengaluru's Taj West End Hotel Receives Bomb Threat, Authorities Launch Probe

Bengaluru police confirmed that a bomb threat at the Taj West End Hotel was a hoax. The luxury hotel, often frequented by political leaders, athletes, and celebrities, received an email warning of explosives on the premises.

Bengaluru, Karnataka: A bomb threat was sent to the Taj West End Hotel via an email from unidentified individuals. Local police and the bomb squad are on-site, conducting a thorough investigation. Further details are awaited pic.twitter.com/hEA1w7q5df

— IANS (@ians_india) September 28, 2024

Immediate Police Response

The hotel staff, upon receiving the email, immediately alerted their superiors, who then contacted the police. A team from the jurisdictional High Grounds police station, along with a bomb disposal squad and anti-sabotage unit, was dispatched to the scene to secure the area.

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Threat Deemed a Hoax

After a thorough search, the police declared the threat to be false. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Shekhar H Tekkannavar, confirmed, "Our bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) and anti-sabotage check (ASC) team inspected the premises and determined it was a hoax."

Investigation Launched

The police are now investigating the origin of the hoax email and have taken a formal complaint to trace the individuals responsible.

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