Mumbai on high alert over possible terror threat, security tightened

The security has been tightened in the city and the police have been asked to conduct mock drills. Temples have been asked to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.

In Short

• Security has been tightened at crowded places
• Police asked to conduct mock drills
• Temples told to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity

Mumbai has been put on high alert following input from central agencies that there could be attempts to carry out terror attacks during the upcoming festival season in the city. Security measures have been tightened at crowded places, including religious sites.

Police have been asked to conduct mock drills amid the threat.

"We have been instructed to conduct 'mock drills' at crowded places and religious sites. All DCPs have been asked to pay special attention to security arrangements in their respective zones," police stated.

An officer on Friday stated that a mock drill was conducted in the Crawford Market area, which is known for its heavy crowds and is home to two major religious sites.

"Considering the upcoming festivals and elections, mock drills are being conducted at Crawford Market and other locations in Mumbai," the police stated.

Sources said that all temples in the city have been asked to remain vigilant and have been told to report suspicious activities as a precautionary measure.