Bomb Threat Hoax at HSBC Bank Sparks Rapid Police Response

Police officers acted swiftly following a bomb threat email claiming an explosive was placed at HSBC Bank's MG Road branch. After a thorough search, it was declared a hoax. An investigation is underway to identify the sender of the false email.

Police were quick to respond on Wednesday afternoon after HSBC Bank on MG Road received an email threat suggesting a bomb had been planted at the branch, according to police sources.

Officers from Halasuru station immediately arrived at the site, conducting a comprehensive search. The threat, however, was eventually declared a hoax.

Authorities have filed a case against the unknown email sender and launched an investigation to track them down.

(With inputs from agencies.)