Security upped after threat call to Mumbai airport, Taj Hotel

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is keeping a tab on such calls

Security upped after threat call to Mumbai airport, Taj Hotel
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Sep 29 2015 | 3:55 PM IST
Security has been beefed up at the airports of the city and Taj Hotel in South Mumbai in view of a threat call to blow up these venues, police said today.

Authorities at the airport as well as at the Taj received a call around midnight from an unknown number threatening to blow up these places on Tuesday, following which they informed the police, said DCP (Detection-1) Mohan Dahikar.

Both the threat calls were made in quick succession, said Dahikar.

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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is also keeping a tab on such calls, police added.
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First Published: Sep 29 2015 | 3:14 PM IST

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