The Mumbai Police have launched an investigation after receiving a WhatsApp message threatening to attack Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ office. The message, reportedly sent from a Pakistani number, has raised security concerns, prompting authorities to tighten security around the CM and key government offices.
Police Register Case, Launch Probe
The threatening message was received by the traffic wing of the Mumbai Police, following which the Worli Police swiftly registered a case and began an investigation. The sender identified himself as Malik Shahbaz Humayun Raja Dev, raising suspicions of a possible foreign plot.
Police sources indicated that efforts are underway to trace the origin of the message and verify its authenticity. Given the threat perception, additional security measures have been put in place at the Chief Minister’s Office and other sensitive locations in Mumbai.
Recent Security Threats in Maharashtra
This incident follows another high-profile threat, where Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde received a death threat via email on February 20. The email warned of a bomb attack on Shinde’s car, prompting an investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch and Buldhana police.
On February 21, authorities arrested two individuals—Mangesh Wayal (35) and Abhay Shingane (22)—from Deulgaon Mahi in Buldhana district in connection with the email threat. They were later brought to Mumbai for further questioning.
An FIR was registered at Goregaon Police Station under sections 351(3), 351(4), and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Despite the threat, Shinde continued with his official engagements, including attending the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta alongside CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
Security Tightened Across Key Locations
Following the latest threat against CM Fadnavis, Mumbai Police officials have reassured that security has been significantly increased. The authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
(Inputs from Indo-Asian News Service)