Mumbai Tightens Security After Social Media Alert Warns of Communal Unrest During Eid

Mumbai, 29th March 2025: Mumbai authorities intensified security measures following a social media alert warning of potential communal violence, arson, and bomb threats during Eid, an official reported on Friday.

The message, received on platform X on Thursday morning and tagged to Navi Mumbai police, alleged that “illegal Rohingya, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani infiltrators” in areas like Dongri could incite Hindu-Muslim riots between March 31 and April 1, 2025.

After receiving the alert from Navi Mumbai police, Mumbai law enforcement ramped up security across the city, increasing patrolling in sensitive areas. However, officials stated that no suspicious activity had been detected so far.

Along with Mumbai police, specialized units such as the Crime Branch, Anti-Terrorism Squad, and Special Branch have been placed on high alert to ensure public safety.