The search operation at IIM Bangalore has come to an end and the call has been identified as a hoax call. This was confirmed by a police official from MICO Layout Police Station, Bangalore. “We have traced the call to a phone booth in JP Nagar but we have not identified the caller yet,” said the official.
According to sources, most of the commotion happened in the academic block area. Infact, many students who were in their hostel rooms were not even aware of the development.
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IIM Bangalore gets bomb threat call, police search operation going on
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) got a bomb threat from an unidentified person today afternoon between 1.30 to 2 pm. The police has reached the spot and the search operations are currently going on.
According to sources, the bomb squad has reached the institute. Noone, including current students who are outside, are being allowed to enter the campus.
More updates soon.