Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Tata Memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai, which is one of the premier specialist cancer treatment and research centres of the country, on Friday received a threatening mail claiming that an explosive device is planted in hospital premises.

The security of the hospital was increased and a search operation was conducted, but no explosive or suspicious item was found, officials said here.

According to initial reports, the threatening email was detected early Friday, triggering an immediate response from law enforcement agencies.

The hospital, which treats thousands of cancer patients daily, initiated emergency protocols, including a precautionary evacuation of patients to safer areas within the facility.

A large contingent of Mumbai Police, including bomb detection and disposal squads, were deployed at the hospital premises but nothing was found.

Authorities are currently investigating the source of the email and are working to trace the IP address from which it was sent.

To ensure the safety of patients, medical staff, and visitors, mock drills and coordinated search operations are being carried out across the hospital premises.

The local police have also increased patrolling in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.

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