Indian authorities temporarily closed the Taj Mahal on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat triggered a high-security alert at the iconic monument. Over 1,500 tourists were safely escorted out as specialised bomb and dog squads combed the premises for any suspicious items, reported the Times of India.

An email threatening to blow up the Taj Mahal at a specific time was forwarded to security agencies for immediate action,” said Deepti Vats, deputy director of the state tourism department.

An email threatening to blow up the Taj Mahal was received by a government office on Tuesday. After an intensive check in the Taj Mahal premises, the Agra Police declared it a hoax call.