The Mumbai Police have heightened their alert status following a disturbing threat message claiming that 14 terrorists have entered the city with 400 kilograms of explosives. An official disclosed this information on Friday, emphasizing the severity of the situation. The threat was communicated to the traffic police control room via their WhatsApp helpline just as the police were ramping up security measures for Anant Chaturthi, the culmination of the Ganesh festival.
In response, the Crime Branch has initiated an investigation into the threat, and both the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and additional agencies have been notified. The message allegedly mentioned a group called ‘Lashkar-e-Jihadi,’ which purportedly seeks to execute explosive attacks to “shake the country.”
As Mumbai gears up for the final day of the 10-day Ganesh festival, expected to draw in large crowds, the police are conducting thorough security checks at major locations across the city. Investigators are pursuing leads about the origin of the threat and are implementing precautionary measures to avert any potential incidents.
In light of the critical nature of the situation, police presence has been significantly bolstered, with combing operations taking place in various areas. They have urged residents of Mumbai not to succumb to rumors and to report any suspicious activities immediately.
Original Source: https://www.firstpost.com/india/mumbai-police-on-alert-as-threat-message-claims-14-terrorists-planted-explosives-in-34-vehicles-in-city-13931071.html
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Publish Date: 2025-09-05 13:56:00
