Mumbai on High Alert as Lashkar-e-Jihadi Threatens 34 Human Bombs with 400 kg RDX
Mumbai police have received a chilling warning from Lashkar-e-Jihadi, claiming 34 human bombs and 400 kg RDX are planted. Security forces have declared a high alert across the city.
National News: Mumbai Police on Friday revealed that the city has received a serious threat of multiple blasts. The caller warned that 34 vehicles have been fitted with explosives, and some of them involve human bombs. The alert came just before Anant Chaturdashi, a time when Mumbai witnesses massive gatherings. Officials said the threat has been issued in the name of a group called Lashkar-e-Jihadi. The caller further claimed possession of more than 400 kilograms of RDX and declared that the explosions would rock the entire city. Police and intelligence agencies have begun investigating the authenticity of this chilling warning.
Memories of 1993 are fresh
Mumbai had earlier witnessed a series of blasts in 1993. More than 250 people were killed and thousands were injured in those blasts. This new threat has revived those painful memories in people's minds. There is an atmosphere of fear among the people living in the city.
Police increased security
Mumbai Police has immediately increased security in all areas of the city. Police force has been deployed at railway station, airport, market and religious places. Bomb squad and dog squad have also been kept on alert. Every suspicious vehicle is being checked.
Danger before the festival
This threat has been received at a time when the festival of Anant Chaturdashi is near. On this day, lakhs of people come out on the streets for Ganpati immersion. Seeing the huge crowd, the concern of the police has increased further. In view of the festival, security arrangements have been tightened further.
Agencies engaged in investigation
After receiving the threat, the police has started investigating the complete details of the call. The cyber team has also become active so that the caller can be traced. Intelligence agencies are also investigating the matter in depth. Every clue is being closely monitored.
Mumbai police said, stop rumours, be alert
Mumbai Police has appealed to the citizens not to pay attention to rumours. If you see any suspicious object anywhere, inform the police immediately. Police says that the security arrangements are fully prepared. But it is very important to get the cooperation of the public.
