Noida's DLF Mall of India, Ambience Mall in Gurugram receive bomb threats; search underway

Several malls in Noida and Gurugram (Gurgaon), including the well-known DLF Mall of India and Ambience Mall, received bomb threats via email at 10 am on Saturday, reported ANI, citing the chief civil defence team.

"After receiving the email, the district administration started search operations in the malls. Police administration, dog squad, civil defence team are engaged in the search," said Mohit Sharma, Chief Civil Defence Team, Gurugram.

"A security mock drill was conducted in DLF mall. These kinds of drills are conducted to conduct checks in large areas to make sure that no one is in danger. Fire services, dog squad, and police teams participated in the drill," DCP Noida Ram Badan Singh said.



Gurugram's Ambience Mall was evacuated soon after the bomb threat was received. Bomb squad and fire brigade teams rushed to the spot.

People evacuated from DLF Mall, Noida

Several people were evacuated from DLF Mall of India in Sector 18 here on Saturday triggering fear of a bomb threat even as the mall authorities said it was a security drill.

A man, who identified himself as Avinash, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), that he was watching a movie when the audiences were asked to leave, reported ANI. "Whole Noida DLF mall is being evacuated, called as a mock drill," he posted on X.

In another post on the social media platform, he shared the image of a vehicle of the bomb disposal squad at the mall and wondered if it was "still a mock drill".

In a statement issued around 1.35 pm, the DLF Mall of India said the "activity" was a security drill conducted in collaboration with Noida authorities.

"We are pleased to confirm that the mall is now open and fully operational," it said.

"The safety of our patrons is our utmost priority, and DLF is consistently dedicated to maintaining the highest security standards to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all," the statement added.

On May 1 this year, panic gripped multiple schools in Delhi NCR, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, after they received emails about bombs being planted on their campuses.

The threat, which had thrown police and security personnel into a tizzy, turned out to be a hoax.