On Monday, VR Bengaluru Mall in Whitefield, eastern Bengaluru, received an email threat alleging that explosives were planted inside the mall.

Key Details:

  • Threat: The email warned of explosives within the mall premises.
  • Response: The mall administration alerted the police, who quickly launched an investigation. A bomb squad and other teams were deployed to check the premises.
  • Outcome: After a thorough inspection, the threat was declared a hoax.
  • Investigation: A case has been registered at the Mahadevapura police station. Further investigations are underway, as stated by Shivakumar Gunare, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Whitefield).

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