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Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Receives Bomb Threat; Triggers Security Sweep

Police searched the hotel and nearby areas before confirming no suspicious object or explosive was found, officials said.

  • On Sunday, Mumbai Police declared a bomb threat against the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel a hoax after an extensive security search of the premises found no explosives.
  • The Navi Mumbai Police Control Room received a call at approximately 12 AM on Sunday, where an individual alleged that 'Dawood' had planted a bomb at the hotel.
  • Following the alert, teams from the Colaba Police, the Crime Branch, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad rushed to the hotel and searched the lobby, parking areas, and other sensitive locations.
  • A similar hoax threat targeted Delhi's historic Red Fort on Saturday, July 11, 2026, when a caller alleged the monument would be blown up, prompting authorities to conduct a comprehensive search.
  • Technical investigations traced the threatening call to the Turbhe area of Navi Mumbai, with authorities working with Turbhe Police to identify and apprehend the suspect based on the mobile number used.
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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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