A boat carrying AK-47 rifles, explosives and bullets was found at the Harihareshwar coast in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on Thursday, India Today reported.
Superintendent of Police Ashok Dudhe confirmed that rifles were found on the boat near the beach at the Harihareshwar town. The police are investigating the matter, he said.
The Maharashtra Police has issued a high alert in the district.
A team of the state Anti-Terrorism Squad has left for Raigad to look into the matter, ANI reported.
Raigad MLA Aditi Tatkare said that she has requested Maharashtra chief minister for a special inquiry into the incident, NDTV reported. She pointed out that the “security scare” has occurred before Janmashtamhi and Ganeshotsav festivals.
“Tomorrow is Dahi Handi, Ganeshotsav is just 10 days away,” she said. “People come here during these festivals. Security is an important issue,”