GUWAHATI: A bomb scare at Guwahati‘s City Centre mall on Monday prompted the administration to evacuate the premises as a precautionary measure.
Patrons and staff were immediately directed to leave the premises of the City Centre mall.
According to reports, a potential explosive device may have been planted at the PVR Cinema Hall within the mall, sparking panic among visitors.
However, some reports suggest that the incident might be related to a technical snag that could lead to a fire, rather than an actual bomb threat.
A sign posted at the mall entrance reads: “FOR TECHNICAL ISSUE MALL WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR 2 HOURS.”
However, there is growing suspicion among the visitors and public that the closure might be due to a bomb threat.
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To avert any untoward incident, emergency services have been deployed, including the bomb squad, city police, and sniffer dogs. The vehicles inside the mall parking are also being scrutinized.
All commercial establishments within the 8-storey building, including the PVR cinema and food courts, are reportedly closed.
The mall administration, however, has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
