Mumbai: Bomb threat at Santacruz School; police evacuate school premises

School premises being vacated after bomb threat. Pic. Ritika Gondhalekar

A bomb threat emailed to Billabong High School in Santacruz triggered a major security issue on Monday. After receiving the bomb threat email, the school authorities immediately contacted the authorities about the issue.

Soon after receiving the information, the Mumbai Police, the fire brigade and other authorities rushed to the spot. As reported, the authorities, acting swiftly on the threat, vacated the school premises. After an extensive search, officials present at the spot confirmed that no explosive devices had been recovered as of now.

As a precautionary measure, adjacent premises, including Aajivasan Studio, owned by noted singer Suresh Wadkar, and a wedding hall located within the same complex, were also evacuated. All premises around the locality are currently being thoroughly checked by the authorities.

More details awaited.