High alert in Mumbai after inputs of possible terror attack

New Delhi: A high alert has been sounded in Mumbai after intelligence agencies received inputs regarding terror activities planned by pro-Khalistan groups.

A senior officer said after Jaswinder Singh Multani, a member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) who was allegedly linked to the Ludhiana court blast, was detained and questioned in Germany, they had received inputs regarding planned terror activities in Mumbai and other big cities, therefore a high alert had been sounded. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Social media[/caption] Also read | India reports 16,764 new Covid-19 infections; Omicron tally surges to 1,270 "We have received inputs that apart from the SJF, other banned pro-Khalistan groups are in contact with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to execute terror activity in Mumbai, Delhi and other cities," he added. Sikhs For Justice is a designated terror group in India. An alert has been issued to the Mumbai Police and has been asked to remain vigilant and take note of any suspicious activity. The Mumbai Police have instructed all police stations to be on alert. Quick reaction teams and bomb squads have been instructed to be on toes on New Year's Eve. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="549"] File photo[/caption] Also read | Omicron is spreading in community: Delhi Health Minister The Mumbai Police have already prohibited New Year celebrations and gatherings in any closed or open space, including hotels and restaurants. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="650"] File photo[/caption] -PTC News