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Caller Detained After False Terror Alert at Mumbai Naval Dockyard

The episode unfolded during heightened security across Indian cities after the recent deadly blast in Delhi.

Overview

  • Mumbai Police received a phone warning alleging an imminent attack at the Naval Dockyard and launched security checks.
  • Security teams swept the area in and around the facility, and no suspicious activity or objects were found.
  • The caller was traced to Andhra Pradesh, identified as Jahangir Sheikh, and taken into custody.
  • Police say a preliminary inquiry indicates he was under the influence of alcohol when he made the call, and his motive remains under investigation.
  • The scare occurred during a period of elevated vigilance following the Red Fort–area car blast and several recent hoax threats.