Mumbai Police Arrests Culprit Behind Sham Bomb Blast Warning

Mumbai, 6th August 2023: Mumbai Police swiftly responded to a distressing phone call that had threatened a chain bomb blast in a local Mumbai train. The ominous call sent the city’s law enforcement into high alert, prompting immediate action to ensure public safety.

Authorities promptly notified the railway administration of the threat. Within a remarkably brief period of two to two and a half hours, diligent police efforts culminated in the apprehension of the caller, subsequently confirming the call to be a hoax.

Identified as Ashok Mukhiya, the 25-year-old individual responsible for the menacing call was swiftly apprehended by Juhu Police in the Nehru Nagar area of Vile Parle. Mukhiya, employed as a helper at a Mumbai hotel, hails from the Sitamarhi district of Bihar. It has come to light that the accused is also facing charges in Bihar. Presently, a collaborative investigation is underway, led by Mumbai Police, the Crime Branch, and the ATS team.

In a developing narrative, preliminary insights suggest the call was indeed a sham. The motive behind Mukhiya’s threatening call remains under scrutiny, with factors such as intoxication being considered by Juhu Police. Importantly, Mumbai Police have clarified that no explosives were planted at any railway station, underscoring the fabricated nature of the threat.

The ordeal unfolded earlier today when a menacing call reached the control room of Mumbai Police. The caller conveyed a chilling threat of serial bomb blasts targeting local trains in Mumbai. The individual claimed the presence of a bomb within a local train, though details of the exact location were not provided before the call abruptly terminated.

The subsequent swift action of the police led to the successful tracing of the caller’s location, culminating in his swift arrest. The diligent efforts of law enforcement definitively confirmed the veracity of the threat as a false alarm.