Bomb threat call at Porvorim turns out to be a hoax

A hoax call of a live bomb situation was made at a car dealer in Porvorim on Thursday afternoon.

Goa Police immediately sprung into active after Sai Service showroom car dealer informed them about a live bomb situation planted at their premises. Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad along with Anti-terrorist Squad, Fire services and local police rushed to the spot

However, after conducting a thorough search of the entire premises it was found that it was a hoax call.

"Around 12 PM we received a call from the control room that they have got information that there is a live bomb placed in the Sai service. We rushed to the spot. The call was initially received by them after which all the stakeholders were informed. We moved the entire staff outside and conducted the search," a police official said.

The caller has been identified and the police is further investigating the matter.