"BCP (Bengaluru city police) is aware about the tweets of LatestAbdul. They r being examined. There is NO reason to be alarmed. Please do not pay heed to rumours," CCB (City Crime Branch) said in a tweet.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner M N Reddi said such tweets should not be given importance and action would be taken against anyone who gives such open threats. "We should not panic or spread fears about such tweets."
Bangalore "is peaceful", said Additional Commissioner of Police Alok Kumar, who is also heading the Special Investigation Team probing the blast.
Kumar tweeted "Situation in Bangalore City is peaceful. Some elements spreading rumours. Dont pay heed to rumours, in case of anything suspicious call 100."
DCP Crime (Bengaluru) Abishek Goyal also tweeted "Please doNOT believe BASELESS rumours of more blasts. Situation is under control. Multiple agencies r coordinating efforts & helping BCP.
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