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Mumbai Bomb Threat: The Mumbai Traffic Control Room received a WhatsApp threat claiming multiple human bombs and 14 terrorists had entered the city. It also warned of blasts.
Mumbai: People watch as devotees carry an idol of Lord Ganesha for immersion (Photo: PTI)
Mumbai Bomb Threat: The Mumbai Traffic Control Room on Thursday received a bomb blast threat message on its official WhatsApp number, claiming to blow up parts of the city on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi.
According to the details, the sender of the message claimed that multiple human bombs in vehicles were planted across the city and warned of a large-scale attack involving 400 kg of RDX, which would kill one crore people.
An official told news agency PTI that the crime branch had launched an investigation into the threat, and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and other agencies were also informed.
The caller, identifying himself as a member of a Pakistan-based jihadi group, further alleged that 14 terrorists had entered the city.
Soon after the message was received, the police launched a probe into the details and were verifying the authenticity of the threat. In a statement, the Mumbai Police said, “Traffic Police in Mumbai received threats over their official WhatsApp number.”
“In the threat, a claim has been made that 34 ‘human bombs’ have been planted in 34 vehicles across the city, and that blasts will shake entire Mumbai. The organisation, claiming to be ‘Lashkar-e-Jihadi’, says that 14 Pakistani terrorists have entered India,” the police said.
“The threat message further states that 400 kgs of RDX will be used in the blast.”
“Mumbai Police is alert, and security across the state has been enhanced. All angles of the threat are being investigated,” they said.
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Mumbai is celebrating the 10-day Ganesh festival, and police are making security arrangements for lakhs who will throng the city’s streets on the final day, on Saturday.
While investigating the source of the message, the police are taking precautions to prevent untoward incidents in the city. The official said security has been beefed up at key locations and combing operations are being conducted at different places.
The police have also appealed to Mumbaikars not to believe in rumours and report any suspicious activity, he said.
(With PTI inputs)
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
September 05, 2025, 11:14 is
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