Mumbai on high alert

The alert comes after a warning by the IB about attacks on seven possible terror targets in Maharashtra
Hardnews Bureau

Mumbai faces yet another security threat via sea. The city has been put on high alert despite rough weather conditions and flood-like situation. The alert comes after a warning by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) on seven possible terror targets in Maharashtra in one of the most serious threats the financial hub has received in the past two years.

Despite the rough sea conditions, Pakistan-based extremists could carry out more 26/ 11 style attacks. Home Minister P Chidambaram reportedly confirmed the threat to Mumbai. The Navy and coast guard have been put on high alert.

The possible targets are key railway stations, shopping malls, luxury hotels and a reputed bank in Mumbai. Sources confirmed to Hardnews that photographs of these locations have been sent to security agencies after they were found from a terror suspect nabbed in J&K.

However, no reports have confirmed the number of terrorists that could enter India via sea and neither have they confirmed whether there is a possible local involvement or the possible timing of the attack. The threat is second of its kind in a month after a similar threat was issued on June 24.

The latest possible terror attacks on Mumbai come at a time when the entire city is battling a flood-like situation because of continuous rains. The Mithi river has crossed the danger mark.

Meanwhile, a top UN official monitoring the UN Security Council sanctions against various terrorist groups said that the LeT might target India again as it is trying to increase the tension between India and Pakistan. LeT was declared a terrorist organisation after it coordinated the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.