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Mumbai Police foil mass harm plot, arrest man with ‘rat poison’ capsules at Muharram procession

Updated On: 28 June, 2026 11:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Police said the man, who was distributing capsules containing zinc phosphide, a rodenticide, has been arrested. The accused had confessed to the crime and claimed he intended to distribute the capsules as painkillers

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The capsules were seized, and further details were recorded. So far, 14,900 capsules have been seized. Representational Pic

The capsules were seized, and further details were recorded. So far, 14,900 capsules have been seized. Representational Pic

A major tragedy was prevented after Mumbai Police detected a suspicious individual distributing capsules during a Muharram procession in the city, allegedly with the intention of causing widespread harm. 

Police said the man, who was distributing capsules containing zinc phosphide, a rodenticide, has been arrested, reported ANI. 

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