{"id":125933,"date":"2024-08-19T17:48:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=125933"},"modified":"2024-08-19T17:48:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:18:30","slug":"guwahati-mall-shuts-down-abruptly-visitors-evacuated-in-panic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=125933","title":{"rendered":"Guwahati Mall Shuts Down Abruptly \u2013 Visitors Evacuated in Panic!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-125836\" src=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/New-Logo-Smal-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"55\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The City Centre shopping mall in Guwahati has unexpectedly closed, citing a \u201ctechnical issue\u201d as the official reason, although unverified reports suggest a possible bomb threat. A notice at the entrance states, \u201cFOR TECHNICAL ISSUE MALL WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR 2 HOURS.\u201d Security measures are visibly heightened, with personnel on-site and the area secured with traffic cones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Despite the official narrative focusing on a technical problem, local rumors increasingly point towards a potential security threat. The mall has been entirely evacuated, and authorities have confirmed a closure period of two hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_125934\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-125934\" style=\"width: 1111px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125934\" src=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mall.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1111\" height=\"642\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-125934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #0000ff\">Guwahati Mall (City Centre) Shuts Down for 2 Hours<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This abrupt shutdown has raised concerns among patrons and local residents, with many questioning the true nature of the \u201ctechnical issue.\u201d While no official confirmation of a bomb threat has been made, the significant security presence and precautionary measures suggest a more serious underlying cause. The incident has sparked widespread speculation and unease, pending further clarification from authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For now, shoppers are advised to stay clear of the area while official procedures are being followed. Further updates are expected as the situation develops and more information becomes available.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The City Centre shopping mall in Guwahati has unexpectedly closed, citing a \u201ctechnical issue\u201d as the official reason, although unverified reports suggest a possible bomb threat. 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