Category: Public Safety & Security

Mumbai on High Alert after WhatsApp Bomb Threat before Ganesh Visarjan; Noida Man Held

Mumbai went on high alert after a WhatsApp bomb threat claimed 34 human bombs and 400 kg of RDX were placed across the city ahead of Ganesh Visarjan. Police traced and arrested a 50-year-old man from Noida and handed him over to Mumbai Police. Despite rains and the scare, the festival concluded peacefully with massive crowds and tight security. The crime branch is probing the origin and intent of the threat.