Mumbai, April 15 -- The city police has detained a man for allegedly making a hoax bomb call at Mumbai police control room, officials said here on Tuesday.

According to details, a caller had made phone call at 230 pm claiming that a bomb blast would take place in the city.

The call created panic and prompted immediate security checks at sensitive locations.

The suspected accused has been identified as Suraj Jadhav, a resident of Vakola in Santacruz.

Upon investigation, police traced the call to the Borivali area and swiftly apprehended the caller.

Police confirmed that the alert was false and no explosives were found.

The accused is currently being questioned to determine the motive behind the hoax, sources added. UNI AAA SS

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