Mumbai: The Navy on Saturday officially called off its search operations against the five suspected terrorists allegedly seen by the school children near the Uran Naval base.
But the other forces, including the STF, Maharashtra police, NSG, the CISF and Maharashtra's force one - a specialised counter terror force - are combing Mumbai and Navi Mumbai for the five men.
The Security forces have released the sketch of only one suspect as the others were reportedly wearing masks to cover their face.
The Security agencies are looking for this man who was seen along with 4-5 others in Pathan suits, army fatigues, weapons and backpacks near the Uran base.
Multi-agency search operations are on to trace them a day after a high alert was sounded along the Mumbai coast and adjoining areas.
The schools and colleges in Uran and adjoining areas have been shut.
"As per the reports, five to six persons were sighted in Pathan suits and appeared to be carrying weapons and backpacks," Naval spokesman Cdr Rahul Sinha had earlier said.
Some reports said they were in military uniform.
Despite carrying out massive combing operation in Uran and Karanja areas with the help of Navy, Coast Guard, CISF and Quick Response Team, police are yet to trace the suspects.
Navi Mumbai Commissioner of Police monitored the situation throughout the night along with other top officials. A strict vigil by police and other security agencies is being maintained in the area.
A high alert was on Friday sounded along the Mumbai coast and adjoining areas after a group of men were spotted moving suspiciously near a naval base at Uran in Raigad, leading to search operations by multiple agencies.
The alert came four days after the Uri attack which left 18 soldiers dead.
The fishing town of Uran is located across the eastern water front of the financial capital. The base located close to the town also houses units of MARCOS, the Navy's elite strike force.
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