2 abandoned bags found near Hyatt in Salt Lake triggering bomb scare, police probe on

Tension gripped Kolkata’s upscale Salt Lake area on Friday evening after two suspicious bags were found abandoned near the taxi stand close to the Hyatt Hotel. Locals noticed the bags and immediately informed the police, prompting officers from the Bidhannagar South police station to rush to the spot and cordon off the area. The bomb squad was called in to examine the contents and ensure public safety.

The discovery comes just a day after police arrested several members of a violent Rajasthan-based gang from the same area, raising concerns over a possible connection between the two incidents. Authorities have not ruled out any link and are investigating whether the abandoned bags belong to the recently arrested suspects or someone else.

The area around the hotel and taxi stand was evacuated as a precaution, and heavy police deployment ensured that no one approached the site. Officers have started scanning CCTV footage from nearby establishments to trace who might have placed the bags there.

Police officials said the situation is being closely monitored, and every possible angle—including security threat and criminal link—is under investigation. The contents of the bags are expected to reveal crucial details once examined by the bomb squad.