Mumbai, August 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Mumbai Police has initiated an investigation after a social media post claiming a possible terrorist attack in Mumbai and other parts of India surfaced on X, raising security concerns.
The police took cognisance of the post and launched an inquiry to verify its authenticity, trace the person behind it and determine whether the message was linked to any genuine security threat.
According to preliminary details, the post was shared from an X account named @AstroPrashnath9, claiming that India could face a potential security threat during August 2026. The message described the period between August 9 and August 18 as “highly sensitive” and alleged the possibility of a major terror attack by Pakistani terrorists.
The post stated: “India shall be careful in the month of August 2026… 9th to 18th August very dangerous time period… Big terrorist attacks possible by Pakistani Terrorists.”
The message reportedly came to the attention of Mumbai Police after another X user, operating the handle @tstark86v1, tagged the police department and highlighted the post.
Following the alert, the Mumbai Police social media monitoring team informed senior officials, after which cyber police teams began examining the content to identify the account holder and assess the credibility of the claims.
Officials are also investigating whether the post was based on any actual information or was intended to create panic among the public.
Mumbai Police has appealed to citizens to remain cautious and rely only on official communication regarding security-related matters. Authorities also warned people against forwarding unverified information, stating that rumours can create unnecessary fear and confusion.
The police said the investigation is underway and further action will be taken based on the findings. No specific threat has been confirmed by authorities at this stage.
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