Mumbai on High Alert

(Mumbai, India) Police believe that four terrorists from the radical Lashkar e Toiba (LeT) group have entered the city with the purpose of creating widespread destruction during the Christmas and New Year season.

One suspect is pictured on the right.

At the Gateway of India, a major tourist attraction and hotspot for New Year celebrations, there is massive security. All people going towards the jetty are being checked and their bags and other details are being checked.[…]

Some roads leading to the Gateway and Colaba causeway have been cordoned off for vehicular traffic. Intense checking at all jetties of the city is on.

Bomb squads are to keep an eye on parking lots. Police forces have been deployed at churches and other places of worship. Surveillance has been increased at railway and bus station. Frequent checks are being conducted at hotels.

Authorities have requested the assistance of the National Security Guard (NSG).

A video report can be viewed here.