NEW DELHI: Security has been tightened across Mumbai after the city’s Traffic Police received a threat message on their official WhatsApp number, claiming that multiple terror attacks were being planned.According to police, the message stated that 34 vehicles in the city had been fitted with “human bombs” and warned that the blasts would “shake entire Mumbai.”
As the police make security arrangements for Anant Chaturthi, the 10th day of the Ganesh festival, the traffic police control room on Thursday received a threat message, the official said to news agency PTI.He added that the Crime Branch has launched an investigation into the threat, and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and other agencies have also been informed. The organisation behind the threat identified itself as ‘Lashkar-e-Jihadi’, further claiming that 14 Pakistani terrorists have entered India.
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The threat also stated that 400 kg of RDX explosives would be used in the attacks.Mumbai gears up for Ganeshotsav finaleAs Mumbai prepares for the grand finale of the 10-day Ganesh festival this Saturday, police have stepped up security to manage the lakhs of devotees expected to crowd the city’s streets.An official said security has been intensified at sensitive locations, with combing operations underway to prevent any untoward incidents.Authorities are also investigating the source of a suspicious message that surfaced during the festival period.Police have appealed to citizens not to fall for rumours and to promptly report any suspicious activity, assuring that all measures are in place for a safe and peaceful celebration.(With agency inputs)
