Police launched an immediate response after an unidentified caller claimed bombs were planted at three major commuter hubs in Lucknow on Sunday morning, but the threat was later confirmed to be a hoax.
The call, received around 8 am via the Dial 112 emergency service, alleged the presence of explosives at Hussainganj Metro Station, Charbagh Railway Station, and Alambagh Bus Station, officials reported.
Alerted by the threat, police and security forces deployed bomb disposal teams and dog squads to the locations.
“The police teams, along with the bomb squad, conducted a thorough search of the stations. No suspicious objects or explosives were discovered at any of the sites,” Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Manisha Singh said.
The incident was confirmed as a false alarm. The police assured the public that there was no threat to their safety as no explosives or dangerous materials were detected.
Police are now tracing the phone number used to make the hoax call and are working to identify and apprehend the caller, according to officials.
(With PTI inputs)