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Mumbai CSMT Bus Depot Evacuated Over Suspicious Bag, Declared Hoax

The swift all-clear reflects a citywide security posture heightened by this week’s deadly Red Fort blast.

Overview

  • A red bag spotted around 4:45 pm Friday outside the CSMT bus depot prompted depot staff to cordon the area and clear commuters.
  • Mumbai Police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad conducted checks while halting bus movement as a precaution.
  • Officials determined the bag contained personal items such as clothes and papers, and services resumed shortly afterward.
  • Bomb squad officer Sachin Jadhav said the inspection required only minimal intervention once the contents were verified.
  • Authorities have intensified security checks across key sites following the Red Fort explosion, urging citizens to report suspicious objects without delay.