Mumbai Police have launched an investigation after a viral post on X claimed that India, including Mumbai, could face a possible terror threat between
August 9 and August 18. The post, shared from the handle @AstroPrashnath9, alleged that the period would be "very dangerous" and warned of possible major terror attacks by Pakistani terrorists. The post gained the attention of law enforcement after another X user tagged Mumbai Police, prompting the force's Social Media Cell to alert senior officials. The post read: “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.” According to sources, the matter is now being investigated with the assistance of the Cyber Police, who are working to identify the person behind the post and verify the authenticity of the claims. Police sources said the social media warning is being treated seriously as part of standard security protocol. However, officials have clarified that, at present, there is no official confirmation of any specific terror threat linked to the viral post. The investigation remains underway. This comes as Punjab Police busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules, with officials revealing that one of the groups had allegedly planned to target Delhi's Jantar Mantar during the recent student protests over the NEET issue. According to Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, members of the module had travelled to the protest site with logistical support arranged by an ISI-backed handler and were supplied with materials to make petrol bombs. However, the alleged attack could not be carried out, and the accused were later arrested during the crackdown. Punjab Police on Tuesday arrested nine accused, including four juveniles, and recovered three illegal pistols, four petrol bombs and nine live cartridges. Investigators said the modules were being directed by foreign-based ISI handlers to recruit local youth, conduct reconnaissance of security installations, film videos of uniformed personnel, and procure illegal weapons. Police also uncovered surveillance cameras installed near railway tracks as part of the alleged conspiracy.
