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Mumbai police get threat of 26/11 style terror attack from Pakistani number

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The threat of a terrorist attack in Mumbai, received by the local police in a WhatsApp message sent from a mobile phone number in Pakistan has triggered an alarm in India’s commercial capital.</p>
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The message sent to the Traffic Control department of Mumbai Police warns of a "26/11-like" terror attack on the city, Mumbai Police revealed today.</p>
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"Mumbai Police's Crime Branch is investigating the matter and a case has been filed at Worli Police Station," said Vivek Phansalkar, the Commissioner of Mumbai Police.</p>
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Other security agencies have also been informed about it. Mr Phansalkar further said: "Initial investigations have revealed that the message came from a number in Pakistan. We have also received information about some phone numbers in India. I can assure all Mumbai residents that the matter is being taken seriously and we will get to the bottom of the case."  </p>
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The sender warned that the attack would be executed soon in Mumbai city to revive the memories of the 26/11 terror attacks in 2008.</p>

IN Bureau

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