Navi Mumbai: Bomb Hoax Creates Panic in Inorbit Mall
Navi Mumbai: Bomb Hoax Creates Panic in Inorbit Mall
A threatening email claiming to have planted bombs in Inorbit Mall in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, sent shockwaves among shoppers and authorities on Saturday. The email, received at 11:59 pm on the mall’s official ID, warned of a deadly attack, prompting immediate action from the Navi Mumbai police and fire brigade.
The mall was swiftly evacuated, and a thorough search operation was conducted by the bomb squad, ATS, BDDS, and Dock Scod teams. However, no bomb-like or suspicious objects were found during the inspection.
The email, which mentioned 26 malls across the country, including Inorbit Mall, has raised concerns about a potential nationwide threat. Deputy Commissioner of Police Pankaj Dahane has assured that further investigation is underway.
The prominent mall in the Vashi’s sector 1 area, a prime location, received an email at 9.27 am from an id ‘[email protected]’ that read, “Hello there, I planted bombs in the building every person inside the building will be killed (sic),” an official from the Vashi police station said. By noon, the mall administration informed the Vashi police about the threatening email.
The threatening mail further mentioned that – ‘none will escape, you deserve death. I planted the bombs in the building because I hate my life.’ The message ends with the mailer attributing the attack to – Paige and Nora,” said an official.
“The mailer has addressed the mail to numerous other malls across the country and investigations are underway to ascertain the sender. There were no bombs found and the mall operations resumed by afternoon,” said the senior inspector Vashi, Manik Nalawade. “Only after it was assured that there were no explosives was the search concluded and the mall was reopened for the visitors,” said deputy commissioner of police Pankaj Dahane.
The incident has highlighted the need for enhanced security measures in public places and the importance of swift action in response to potential threats. The police are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
