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Intelligence agencies on Monday issued a alert warning of possible sea-based terrorist strike in the country, according to reports. The alert has been issued for Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata following information that 30 to 40 terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba are planning a sea-based strike. The local police and Coast Guard have been put on a specific alert and have been directed to conduct search operations in view of the intelligence inputs. However, the Union Home Ministry refused to confirm any intelligence alert suggesting a possible 26/11 like attack in the country.