MUMBAI: Police identified a 15-year-old boy who made a hoax call to Hotel Taj at Colaba and warned of a possible terror attack on Saturday morning.
The boy called up the receptionist and said two men carrying AK-47s would get inside the hotel to carry out a terror attack from the back door.
The receptionist immediately alerted hotel security and Colaba police.
Police traced the call to Karad.
“The 9th Std student called up from his father’s mobile and played a prank.
Our team is recording his and his father’s statements and will see what action can be taken,” said an IPS officer.
Taj Mahal hotel said, “We immediately alerted the authorities on receiving the call this morning.
As confirmed by investigating authorities, this has now been established as a hoax.
Our safety and security teams have ensured all our protocols and guidelines are being followed towards safeguarding guests and associates.’’
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