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Mumbai, Sep 22: Indian Navy has issued the highest level of alert in Mumbai. The anti-terror squad has moved into action. The alert was issued on Thursday afternoon, after two schoolchildren spotted suspicious looking men, loaded with arms, near the Uran naval base. According to the schoolchildren, the men were in black uniform and carried guns. The suspected individuals were spotted near ammunition dump near the Uran base. The alert comes barely a couple of days after the gruesome terror attack at the camp in Uri, which resulted in the death of 18 soldiers and left nearly 12 jawans critically injured. Also Read - Watch | Rock Python Caught Under The Wheels of a Car in Mumbai, Freed By Rescue Workers

According to NDTV, this is the highest level of alert issued by Indian Navy in recent times. The men loaded with arms could launch an attack at the naval base similar to the one carried out at Pathankot air base. High-level search operation has been initiated. If the suspected individuals are found to be terrorists, then this would be the deadliest attempt of spreading terror in Mumbai after the horrific attack on November 26, 2008, when more than 160 people lost their lives. Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba carried out the terror attack. Also Read - In a First, Two Women Officers Join Crew of Indian Navy Warships | All You Need to Know

Times of India has confirmed the alleged presence of suspicious gunmen near the ammunition dump area at the Uran naval base. Top officials of ATS has launched an operation to nab down the suspected individuals. Security has been beefed up across the naval base in Uran. Instructions have been issued to prevent infiltration of the naval base. Also Read - Fire Breaks Out at Mumbai's Exchange Building That Houses NCB Office Probing Drug Angle in SSR Case

A similar high alert has been issued by the Colaba police as well. Fishermen have been alerted by the coastal police. Navy choppers have began surveillance of the area to spot the suspected terrorists.

(Image source: NDTV)