Bomb Threat or Mock Drill? Confusion Surrounds DLF Mall Noida, Forces Evacuation

Noida: On Saturday, both DLF Mall of India in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly received bomb threat emails. However, a spokesperson from DLF Mall later clarified that it was a mock drill intended to test security preparedness.

#WATCH | Noida, Uttar Pradesh: DCP Noida Ram Badan Singh says, "A security mock drill was conducted in DLF mall. These kinds of drills are conducted to conduct checks in large areas to make sure that no one is in danger. Fire services, dog squad, and police teams participated in… https://t.co/ihnpOAiAw1 pic.twitter.com/xBVMs4pJGX

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 17, 2024

Manish Mishra, the additional deputy commissioner of police in Noida, stated that there was no actual bomb threat. Instead, a security drill was conducted at the DLF Mall of India, lasting two and a half hours, starting at 11 a.m. The mall was evacuated, and after two and a half hours, normal operations resumed. People were allowed to return to the mall by 1 p.m.

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It's important to note that the DLF Mall of India is situated in Delhi-NCR and offers various amenities, including a multiplex cinema, entertainment zone, and food court. The shopping mall also features stores from leading brands in apparel, footwear, sportswear, salons, and more.

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