A man was taken into custody by the Mumbai police following allegations that he placed a false call regarding a potential terror attack at the renowned Hotel Taj in south Mumbai, as reported by NDTV on a Friday. In response to this grave incident, the crime branch of the Mumbai police promptly initiated a thorough investigation. The accused had contacted the city's main police control room on a Thursday, claiming an imminent "terror attack."
Identifying himself as "Mukesh Singh" from Ghaziabad, the 36-year-old individual asserted that two Pakistani nationals were on the verge of entering Mumbai via the sea route, with the intention to "blow up" Hotel Taj—an infamous target during the devastating 26/11 attacks. The Mumbai police's crime branch, specifically unit 9, sprang into action immediately upon receiving this alarming call. Their relentless efforts led them to trace the caller's location to the Santacruz area in Mumbai, ultimately culminating in the arrest of Jagdamba Prasad Singh, the man behind the hoax call.
It became evident that Singh's motive behind the hoax call was to incite panic among the general public, causing widespread fear and chaos. Subsequently, his true identity was unveiled as Jagdamba Prasad Singh, a resident of Golibar Road within the same vicinity. Following his arrest, Singh was handed over to the Santacruz police, and a formal case was registered against him under Indian Penal Code section 505 (1) (B). This section pertains to offenses involving the intention of causing fear or harm to the public, underlining the seriousness of his actions.
In the wake of this incident, the authorities in Mumbai remain vigilant and prepared to respond swiftly to any threats or false alarms to ensure the safety and security of the city's residents and visitors. Hoax calls of this nature not only disrupt public life but also divert valuable resources away from genuine emergencies, underscoring the importance of taking such offenses seriously and prosecuting those responsible to the fullest extent of the law