Taj Mahal gets bomb threat, turns out to be hoax

An email threatening to detonate explosives at the Taj Mahal was received by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism regional office on Tuesday, which later turned out to be a hoax, reported a police official.

According to PTI, an immediate response included the bomb disposal unit, dog squad, and other security teams, but no suspicious items were uncovered, according to ACP Sayed Areeb Ahmad, who oversees security at the iconic monument.

"An email was received by Uttar Pradesh Tourism office threatening to blow up the Taj Mahal. We have found nothing as per the email. Bomb disposal squad, dog squad and other teams reached the Taj Mahal for the safety check," he said.

In 2021, the monument had received a similar bomb threat after which the Taj Mahal was briefly shut and tourists evacuated.

The call was made to the police helpline following which the police informed the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, who asked visitors to vacate the premises of the iconic monument.