New Delhi: The security of Raigad district has been beefed up near Harihareshwar Beach on Thursday after a suspicious boat was found by the police. It is reported that the police also recovered a few assault rifles and other weapons. Soon after the suspicious boat was found, the Maharashtra ATS team moved to Raigad’s beach.
Maharashtra | Security tightened in Raigad district and nearby areas after a suspected boat was found near Harihareshwar Beach. Police investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/UObgOxkB30
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2022
The local police has also launched an investigation into the case and also issued a high alert in the area. The Coast Guard and Maharashtra Maritime Board have also been informed of the same. However, the boat was found empty in human presence.
The area, where the boat was found, is about 200 kilometres from Mumbai and 170 kilometres from Pune.
Talking to the media persons Aditi Tatkare, MLA from Shrivardhan Raigad said, ”As per primary info, some boats containing weapons & documents found in Harihareshwar & Bharadkhol of Shrivardhan in Raigad. Local Police is probing, I’ve demanded CM-Dy CM to urgently appoint spl team of ATS or State Agency.”
Maharashtra | As per primary info, some boats containing weapons & documents found in Harihareshwar & Bharadkhol of Shrivardhan in Raigad. Local Police is probing, I’ve demanded CM-Dy CM to urgently appoint spl team of ATS or State Agency: Aditi Tatkare, Shrivardhan (Raigad) MLA pic.twitter.com/ndl9LSP5Zj
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2022
Attempt to attack Mumbai again?
The incident is a bit similar to the 26/11 Mumbai attack, carried out by the 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in the country on November 26, 2008.
On that date, 10 Lashkar terrorists arrive in Mumbai from Pakistan’s Karachi on a fishing trawler. Four terrorists entered the Taj, two entered the Trident, two others entered the Nariman house while the remaining two opened fire at the CSMT.
In the attacks, 166 lost their lives and 300 people were injured.
