Mumbai, Gujarat on alert after air strike in Pakistan

February 26, 2019 23:50

The Western Naval Command is on "high alert and fully prepared" to tackle any eventuality after India's air strikes on terror camps in Pakistan, an official said on Tuesday.

Police in Gujarat, which borders Pakistan, also issued a "high alert" across the state following the air strikes.

The Mumbai Police are also on a high alert following the air strikes, the official said.

"The Western Naval Command remains alert 24X7. Now, it is fully prepared to deal with any untoward situation in the wake of the air strikes in Pakistan," he said.

Celebrations were held in Mumbai and adjoining Thane after the air strikes.

Gujarat police issued a "high alert" across the state after India's air strikes.

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