Pune man wanted to kill 15,000 with poison pills at Muharram rally in Mumbai, say cops

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A man was arrested in Mumbai for attempting to distribute nearly 15,000 poison pills intended to harm attendees at a Muharram procession. Police discovered the pills believed to contain zinc phosphide and confirmed two poisonings so far.

A 39-year-old man, arrested for allegedly distributing poison-filled pills during a Muharram procession, reportedly arrived in Mumbai two weeks prior and ordered a large quantity of zinc phosphide. Police seized nearly 15,000 pills, believed to be assembled in his hotel room, intended to harm thousands. Two individuals who consumed the pills have come forward, displaying poisoning symptoms.