Police in Mumbai arrested Ashwin Kumar Supra (50) from Noida, Uttar Pradesh for calling the bomb threats during Ganesh Visharjan in Mumbai.
His phone and the SIM card that were used to produce threats were confiscated and the cops are in the process of transmission from Noid to bombai.
Another investigation will be carried out, the police in Mumbai also reported.
Police in Mumbai said on Friday that she had received a threat report that claimed that 14 terrorists had entered the city with 400 kilograms of RDX, which were planted in 34 vehicles. He then released a warning throughout the city. The sender mentioned that the organization called “Lashkar-E-Jihadi” was involved in this matter.
The official reported that the threat report was sent on Thursday to the WhatsApp line for the traffic police, as the city police were preparing security measures for Anant Chaturthi – 10.
“This is the same transport police of WhatsApp Hellpline, where the police have received reports of threats that later changed as fraud. The crime branch has launched an investigation and the anti -terrorism group (ATS) and other agencies were also informed.”
However, he stated that Prima facie seems to be fraud but the police are investigating the source of the message using technical analysis
The police also mentioned that there was no reason to panic over the threat of the bomb because they take maximum preventive measures.
At the Worli Police Station, a case against an unidentified person was registered according to Section 351 (criminal intimidation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhit and on Friday subsection 2.3 and 4.
No reason to panic
“Previously, the traffic police have also received reports of bomb threats. There is no need to panic. Security has been strengthened at key points and fighting operations are underway. Mumbaikers are invited to not believe in rumors. They must report any suspicious activity,” another official said.
It is expected that it will be released on the streets on Saturday, when the city will offer Adieu Lord Ganesh by immersing idols in the sea, other water formations and artificial ponds.
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