The anonymous email received by the official posted at the Disaster Management Control Room on Monday evening said there would be a blast within 48 hours but did not mention any place. Police conducted a search of the sprawling complex but nothing suspicious was found.
As the threat came against the background of the India-Pakistan military conflict, Mumbai Police are on high alert and security at prominent locations across Mumbai was beefed up as a precautionary measures, a police official said.
The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) was also alerted, he said, adding that a case was registered at the Marine Drive Police Station.
Efforts are on to track down the sender through the IP address, he added. PTI DC KRK