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🚨 Mumbai’s Ganesh Visarjan Under Threat: 34 Human Bombs & 400kg RDX Alert Rocks City

🚨 Mumbai’s Ganesh Visarjan Under Threat: 34 Human Bombs & 400kg RDX Alert Rocks City

Just before Ganesh Visarjan, Mumbai received a shocking WhatsApp message claiming that 34 vehicles packed with human bombs and 400 kg of RDX are set to explode during the visarjan processions. The threat, allegedly from a group calling itself Lashkar-e-Jihadi, also mentions 14 Pakistani terrorists in the city. Police have launched high-level security measures across Mumbai, but citizens are urged to stay calm and report any suspicious activity.

On Friday, a serious threat reached the Mumbai Traffic Control Room via WhatsApp. The anonymous message claimed:

34 cars with human bombs have been planted around the city

400 kg of RDX is ready to be detonated

14 Pakistani nationals are already in Mumbai, ready to execute the plan

Attack is scheduled during Ganesh Visarjan, the busiest day of the 10-day Ganesh festival

This message has set off a chain reaction of full-scale security across Mumbai.

Mumbai Police swung into action quickly:

Red alert issued citywide

Bomb detection and disposal squads deployed

Drones and CCTV are being used for constant aerial surveillance

Vehicle checks and roadblocks at key locations

Instructions to the public: “Stay alert but don’t panic. Call 100 if you see anything odd.”

So far, there’s no confirmation if the threat is real or just a hoax, but the police aren’t taking any chances.

Ganesh Visarjan is the final and most crowded day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Lakhs of people flood the roads with idols, dancing, and dhols.

A threat during such a major festival isn’t new—but the specific details in this message (number of vehicles, explosives, and foreign terrorists) make this case more serious than usual.

The timing is clearly chosen to cause maximum chaos and fear.

The sender of the message hasn’t been identified yet. Cyber Crime teams are trying to trace the origin of the WhatsApp message.

In the past, Mumbai has received similar threats that later turned out to be false. But this time, the specificity and timing—just a day before Visarjan—make it hard to dismiss outright.

Police are treating it as a “serious but unverified” threat.

If you’re stepping out for Ganesh Visarjan, keep these in mind:

Avoid carrying large bags or luggage

Don’t touch any unattended items or vehicles

Keep emergency numbers saved in your phone

Cooperate with police at checkpoints

Don’t forward panic messages or fake news on WhatsApp or social media

For working-class people, students, and daily wage workers, festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi are moments of relief and unity. When such threats are made, whether real or fake, it directly impacts the lives of ordinary citizens.

Instead of sensationalising the issue, the government and police must focus on transparency, swift action, and calming the public.

Whether this threat is real or not, one thing is clear: The people deserve safety without fear. No one should have to celebrate their culture under a cloud of anxiety. The system must work for the public—not just react to panic.

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