Mumbai police received a warning message on social media stating that 'Hindu-Muslim riots, arson, and bomb blasts' might occur during Eid-ul-Fitr in areas like Dongri. The police have tightened security across the city.
The warning was received on X on Thursday morning, with Navi Mumbai police being tagged, the official added.
A post tagging Navi Mumbai police's handle warned of potential violence in areas like Dongri, allegedly at the hands of 'some illegal Rohingya/Bangladeshi/Pakistani infiltrators', on March 31-April 1, 2025, during Eid, as reported by PTI.
In response to the warning message, the Navi Mumbai police replied, quoting the tweet, "Thank you for contacting Navi Mumbai Police; please send your mobile number for further information regarding your tweet."
Security Tightened
After being alerted by their Navi Mumbai counterparts, Mumbai police tightened security across the metropolis and also increased patrolling in areas like Dongri. Police stated that no suspicious or untoward incident had been reported as yet.
"Apart from Mumbai police personnel, the Crime Branch, the Anti Terrorism Squad and Special Branch are also on heightened vigil," police said, as quoted by PTI.
Maharashtra Government Issues Guidelines
The Maharashtra government has also issued guidelines for analysing the news in various media concerning the administration and state and providing prompt clarification or response if any report is incorrect or misleading.
PTI reported that the DGIPR will share it with the respective government department, which will gather the necessary information and provide it to the DGIPR within 12 hours. The GR stated that with regard to any inaccurate news published by electronic/digital media, the feedback and response or soundbyte of the concerned minister or official should be provided to the DGIPR within two hours.
"Through this circular (GR), the government aims to enhance its operational efficiency by taking cognisance of significant news related to governance and providing better services to citizens," said Brijesh Singh, Director General of Information and Public Relations, as quoted by PTI.
