Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:02am on 05 Sep 2025,Friday India
Mumbai Police placed the city on high alert after receiving WhatsApp threats claiming 14 Pakistani terrorists with 400kg RDX planted "human bombs" in 34 vehicles targeting Anant Chaturdashi celebrations. The "Lashkar-e-Jihadi" message warned blasts would "shake the city" and kill "one crore people" during Saturday's Ganesh festival finale. Senior police officials called it likely a hoax but enhanced security citywide. Over 21,000 personnel will deploy for idol immersions, using AI for traffic management. Recent similar hoax incidents include a 43-year-old's arrest for false Thane railway station threats and July airport bombing warnings. Authorities launched investigations while appealing to citizens to report suspicious activities and ignore rumors during the massive religious celebration. (PC: The Financial Express & NDTV)
