[Updated] “Bomb Scare” In Sri Petaling Goes Viral, No Official Confirmation
Social media users share footage of an alleged bomb located outside a shoplot.
- A bomb disposal unit was spotted inspecting an area near a TNB feeder pillar in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, sparking viral concern.
- Businesses were temporarily closed and traffic diverted, though authorities had not officially confirmed a bomb threat at time of writing.
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An alleged bomb scare has gone viral on social media as several Threads users shared footage of a Bomb Disposal Unit inspecting an area near a TNB feeder pillar in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur.
Judging by the videos, the area appears to be just outside a Watsons pharmacy along Jalan Radin Bagus.
The location could be seen cordoned off by police, and a traffic jam ensued as traffic was diverted away from the spot where the alleged bomb was found.
According to one Threads user, businesses in the area were also forced to suspend their operations temporarily while bomb disposal experts investigate the matter.
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Meanwhile, tensions ran high as others in the area shared footage of their own or reshared videos from others, anxiously asking for updates on the situation.
“There’s a bomb in front of Watsons! I can’t go home now because my car has been blocked off. Even the bank had to close,” said one Threads user.
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Meanwhile, several individuals provided live updates on one Threads post as the situation unfolded.
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At the time of writing, neither the police nor the fire department have confirmed a bomb threat in the area.
All that’s evident was that the police, fire department, and a bomb disposal unit were on the scene.
Contents of “bomb package” turned out to be Lego-like blocks
What initially appeared to be a potentially dangerous suspicious package in Sri Petaling turned out to be something far less sinister — colourful Lego-like building blocks.
The suspicious plastic box triggered a major security response after it was discovered in the area, with authorities also detecting elevated radiation levels.
According to a report by the New Straits Times, the Bomb Disposal Unit was called in to deal with the suspicious object and subsequently destroyed the box as a precautionary measure.
However, further examination revealed several boxes containing colourful Lego-like building blocks.
The incident understandably caused concern among residents and prompted authorities to take the necessary precautions before determining what the items actually were.
While the scare ultimately turned out to be a false alarm, the incident serves as a reminder of why suspicious packages are taken seriously, particularly when there are indications of a possible hazardous substance or device.
Thankfully, what looked like a potentially serious security threat ended with a rather unexpected discovery: a collection of colourful building blocks instead of something dangerous.
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