Mumbai Police conducted massive searches at prominent public places and installations across the port city in Maharashtra after the police received an anonymous threat call on New Year’s Eve.
As per NDTV, the New Year's cheer cranked down a notch after Mumbai Police received a call from an unidentified person warning of serial blasts in the city.
After the phone call, Mumbai police began searching after receiving an anonymous call on Saturday evening.
"Mumbai Police Control received a threat call on Saturday evening, around 6. The caller claimed that there would be serial blasts in Mumbai before hanging up," news agency ANI cited an official as saying.
Indian media report that so far, no explosive devices or anything suspicious was found. Further investigation is underway. "Police are currently trying to find out the caller's details," the official added.
Mumbai on High alert
More than 15,000 policemen, including personnel from the state reserve police force (SRPF) and quick response teams (QRTs), will be deployed across the city to prevent any untoward incidents on New Year’s Eve.
As per New Delhi Television, the Mumbai traffic police have made arrangements for vehicular movement and prevention of accidents. Police will patrol and take action against motorists violating traffic norms and driving under the influence of alcohol, said a police officer.
Over 5,000 CCTV cameras installed at strategic points and important junctions will help the officials monitor the streets.
The police will also carry out nakabandi at 121 crucial points across the city, including the entry and exit points. Popular tourist destinations and places where there are chances of maximum footfall like beaches in the city will see heavy police bandobast.
