Mumbai on High Alert After Terror Threat During Ganesh Festival
Mumbai police have heightened security after receiving a threat message claiming that 14 terrorists have entered the city with 400 kg of RDX and planted it in vehicles, officials said on Friday.
The warning was received on Thursday via the traffic police control room’s WhatsApp helpline, as authorities prepared for Anant Chaturthi, the 10th and final day of the Ganesh festival.
The Crime Branch has launched an investigation into the message, while the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and other security agencies have also been alerted.
According to officials, the sender of the message mentioned a group called ‘Lashkar-e-Jihadi’ and claimed that explosives had been placed in 34 vehicles with plans to “shake the country.”
Mumbai is set to witness large crowds on Saturday for the festival’s culmination, prompting police to bolster security at key locations and carry out combing operations across the city.
Authorities have urged residents not to spread rumours and to report any suspicious activity immediately.
