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Drunk Security Guard Arrested After False Bomb Threat Linked to 26/11 Terrorist

Piyush Shukla, 28, falsely claimed to be Ajmal Kasab's brother and threatened Mumbai police, prompting swift action from authorities.

The Mulund police later picked him up from Thane for interrogation (Shutterstock)
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Overview

  • Piyush Shukla, a 28-year-old security guard, was arrested for making a bomb threat while under the influence of alcohol.
  • Shukla falsely identified himself as the brother of 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab during a call to the police helpline number '100'.
  • The threat followed an altercation at Mulund railway station, where Shukla was asked to leave by police as part of standard protocol.
  • Authorities tracked Shukla to Thane on Tuesday evening using his mobile phone location and arrested him.
  • A case has been registered at Mulund police station, and Shukla is expected to be served with a notice; no actual threat to public safety was identified.