The accused dialled the Pune Police Control Room’s number on Friday at around 1:44 pm and informed them that bomb blast would take place at around 5 pm at Gateway of India in Mumbai, and Bandra, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Shivajinagar railway stations
Hazel had embarked on a 36-km swim from the Bandra-Worli Sea Link to the Gateway of India, a feat that would take her till morning. Her goal was to call attention to the filthy, polluted waters around the city as well as get certified to tackle tougher routes like the English Channel, where the waters are far colder and choppier
Over 15,000 policemen will be deployed in Mumbai on New Year's Eve to prevent any untoward incidents. This includes patrols, CCTV monitoring, and strict action against traffic violations and drunk driving. Heavy police presence will be seen at popular locations and beaches in the city.