Mumbai put on high alert over reports of infiltration by 3 ISIS terrorists through sea

It as been reported by the Coast Guard that suspected ISIS terrorists are trying to enter into the city through sea route to carry out an attack.

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Mumbai put on high alert over reports of infiltration by 3 ISIS terrorists through sea

A file photo shows Islamic State militants at an undisclosed location.

A high alert has been sounded in Mumbai and its suburban areas following a tip-off from the Coast Guard that three suspected Islamic State militants are likely to sneak into the city through sea route.

The Mumbai Police had received intelligence message that terrorists may use train to infilterate after the security has been stepped up in the state capital.

The police are also checking lodges and low-end hotels, where owners generally don’t ask for an identity proof.

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The city has been on the target of terrorist groups like the ISIS, another name of the group and LeT and has witnessed several bomb blasts and brazen terrorist attacks including the 26/11 carnage.

(More details awaited)

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