MUMBAI: A major security operation was launched at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on Saturday evening after authorities received a phone call warning of a bomb blast at the busy railway station. The threat, however, turned out to be a hoax after an extensive search of the premises.According to officials, the Government Railway Police (GRP) Control Room at Wadi Bunder received information around 6.40pm about a caller claiming that an explosive device had been planted at CSMT.Following the alert, multiple security agencies swung into action and initiated a comprehensive combing operation across the station.Teams from the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police, Mumbai Police and other security units carried out a coordinated search of the station complex.An RPF dog squad was also deployed to scan key areas, including suburban and long-distance train platforms, foot overbridges and the parcel office.Security personnel thoroughly checked parked trains and various sections of the station to ensure passenger safety.The operation continued for several hours amid heightened vigilance, though railway services were not disrupted.Central Railway chief spokesperson Swapnil Nila said that no suspicious object, explosive material or suspect individual was found during the search.Following the exhaustive sweep, officials declared the bomb threat a hoax.Authorities are now working to trace the caller and determine the source of the threatening message.They reiterated that strict action would be taken against those responsible for creating panic and misusing emergency response systems.
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