A man from Noida was detained for threatening to destroy Mumbai with 400 kg of RDX and 14 Pakistani militants

p>A 50-year-old man from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by the Mumbai Police on Friday for reportedly sending a WhatsApp message threatening to carry out serial bombings throughout the city on Anant Chaturdashi, which is observed this Saturday, September 6.

Ashwin Kumar Supra, the accused, is originally from Bihar and has spent the last five years residing in Noida. According to authorities, he was being taken to Mumbai for additional examination.

Laxmi Singh, the head of Noida police, established special teams to find him after receiving a plea from Mumbai Police. The SWAT team apprehended Ashwini, who lived near the Sector 113 police station, and turned him over to Mumbai Police. The SIM card and cell phone he used to send the threat have been confiscated.

CLAIM OF PAK TERRORISTS AND HUMAN BOMBS

The warning, which was posted to the Mumbai Traffic Police’s official WhatsApp number, stated that 34 cars had been placed with “human bombs” and that explosions would “shake” the city.

According to police, the sender, who identified themselves as “Lashkar-e-Jihadi,” claimed that 14 terrorists from Pakistan had infiltrated India. 400 kg of RDX will be exploded, according to the threat, perhaps killing “one crore people.”

The city was put on high alert even though a senior officer claimed the threat seemed to be a fake.

Enhanced vigilance throughout the festival

The threat was made as Mumbai gets ready for Saturday, the last day of the Ganesh idol immersions, which bring thousands of devotees to the streets. Authorities began scouring and increased watch at strategic points. Additionally, police urged the public to report any suspicious activities and to not believe rumors.

For the first time, artificial intelligence is being utilized for route updates and traffic control, and more than 21,000 troops have been sent in to ensure peace and order throughout the processions.

HOAX CALL STRING IN RECENT MONTHS

In recent months, there have been numerous hoax threats in Mumbai and the surrounding areas. A 43-year-old man was taken into custody earlier this week after making a false allegation that a bomb had been installed at Kalwa train station.

A huge search was conducted in July after a threat to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was deemed to be a fake. A group identifying themselves as the “Afzal Gang” sent bomb threat emails to other schools in January, but these were likewise untrue.