Mumbai bomb scare: Police alert after unknown person warns of six bombs
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Mumbai Police and other authorities in Mumbai are on alert after an unknown person contacted the Mumbai Traffic Police Control Room and claimed that six bombs had been planted across the city, reported ANI. Efforts are underway to trace the message sender, said Mumbai Police.
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has withstood many terror attacks in the past, which includeserial bombings of 1993, 26/11 attacks in 2008 and more.
Mumbai Police have appealed to people to stay calm and not pay heed to any rumours. The police forcehas previously received such warnings in the past and has taken steps each time to verify the claims. Just a few days ago, the Mumbai Police control room received a phone call claiming a terrorist threat to the city. When the officials traced the caller, it was revealed that he had made the call under the influence of alcohol.
(With inputs from agencies)