Bomb threat at Taj Mahal, nothing suspicious found

An email threatening to blow up the Taj Mahal was received by the regional office of Uttar Pradesh Tourism here Tuesday, which later turned out to be a hoax, a police official said.

Bomb disposal squad, dog squad and other teams were pressed into service but nothing suspicious was found, ACP



Sayed Areeb Ahmad, entrusted with the security of the Taj.

“An email was received by Uttar Pradesh Tourism office threatening to blow up the Taj Mahal. We have found nothing as per the email. Bomb disposal squad, dog squad and other teams reached the Taj Mahal for the safety check,” he said.