Mumbai Police receive bomb threat call; man detained
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai Police have received a call wherein a person claimed there would be bomb blasts in the city, officials said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Suraj Jadhav (37), who allegedly made the threat call under the influence of alcohol, has been detained, a senior police official said.
The city police's main control room received the call on Tuesday afternoon wherein the person claimed there will be bomb blasts in the metropolis, he said.
The police launched an investigation and traced the caller to Borivali area here.
Jadhav, resident of Borivali, made the threat call in an inebriated state, the official said.
It further came to light that Jadhav made similar fake calls in the past also and three cases were already registered against him at various police stations here (Borivali, Vakola and BKC) on charges of criminal intimidation involving severe threats, the official said.
After the latest threat call, the Azad Maidan police in south Mumbai on Tuesday lodged a case against him under relevant provisions, he said, adding further investigation was on.
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Kolar: A 21-year-old man lost his life in a tragic incident in Poojarahalli village, Mulbagal taluk of Kolar district, after succumbing to the effects of binge drinking during a reckless bet. Karthik, a new father whose child was born just eight days prior, boasted to a group of friends that he could consume five full bottles of undiluted liquor.
According to reports, one of the friends of Venkata Reddy, offered Karthik ₹10,000 if he could complete the dangerous stunt. Accepting the challenge, Karthik proceeded to drink the liquor, subsequently falling ill. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Mulbagal, Kolar district, but unfortunately passed away during treatment.
This unfortunate incident occurred just a year after Karthik's marriage. The Nangali police have registered a case against six individuals, including Venkata Reddy and Subramani, who have also been arrested in connection with the incident.
Health experts and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have consistently warned against the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption. A study indicates that binge drinking is responsible for a significant number of deaths annually in the US. The WHO has also stated that there is no "safe" level of alcohol consumption, as any amount can potentially be harmful.
