Mumbai Police Refutes Rumours Of Possible Khalistani Attacks

TPI Staff December 31, 2021

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police commissioner Hemant Nagrale said the police department does not have any information regarding any terrorist attack by Khalistanis in the city on New Years’ eve and called such reports a rumour.

Nagrale’s remarks came after reports that Mumbai Police has tightened security at major railway stations and other public places and cancelled weekly holidays and holidays of its personnel in view of intelligence inputs that Khalistani operatives attacked the city.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Police has said that they are on alert and will keep a strict vigil across the city on December 31 amid rising cases of COVID-19.

The Government Railway Police (GRP) has also beefed up security at major railway stations and has taken anti-sabotage measures.

“In view of the covid 19 situation, we advise people to adhere to government directions on the issue. We @grpmumbai have deployed large manpower for checking, frisking & anti-sabotage measures at important Rly Stn. We will enforce laws firmly. We request people’s cooperation,” Quaiser Khalid, commissioner of GRP Mumbai, said in a tweet.

https://twitter.com/cpgrpmumbai/status/1476551427023593479?s=20

As cases of the Omicron version of coronavirus continue to rise, Mumbai Police has banned New Year celebrations and celebrations in any closed or open space, including hotels and restaurants.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) S Chaitanya issued orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) on Wednesday.

“Mumbai police have prohibited all the new year gatherings and parties in closed and open places, there is a possibility that people may gather in small groups of not more than four persons,” the official said.