Man Who Threatened To Blow Up Mumbai With 400kg RDX Arrested From Noida

Last Updated:September 06, 2025, 07:41 IST

The threat was received on Mumbai Police's official WhatsApp number, claiming that multiple bombs in vehicles were planted across the city.

The accused has been arrested in Noida. (Credits: News18.com)

Noida Police have arrested the man who threatened to bomb Mumbai on Anant Chaturdashi. The accused, identified as Ashwini, hails from Bihar and has been living in Noida for the last five years.

The accused was caught in Sector-113 in Noida and handed over to the Mumbai Police. The accused sent a threat on Mumbai Police’s official WhatsApp number on Thursday, claiming that multiple bombs in vehicles were planted across the city and warning of a large-scale attack involving 400 kg of RDX, which would kill one crore people.

The caller claimed to be a member of a Pakistan-based jihadi group and also alleged that 14 terrorists had entered the city.

A probe was launched into the matter, and the police have also recovered a mobile phone from him. The man reportedly described himself as an astrologer at first. However, the police are still investigating the matter.

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