Mumbai Police have launched an investigation after receiving a call warning of a possible terror attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft ahead of his official visit abroad.
According to reports from Asian News International (ANI), the call was made to the Mumbai Police Control Room on February 11, claiming that terrorists might target the Prime Minister’s plane as he was departing for his international trip to France and the United States.
Given the seriousness of the warning, law enforcement agencies swiftly alerted the relevant security authorities and initiated a thorough probe before Modi’s departure.
"On 11th February, a call was received at the Mumbai Police Control Room warning that terrorists may attack PM Modi's aircraft as he was leaving on an official visit abroad. Considering the serious nature of the information, the Police informed other agencies and began an investigation," Mumbai Police said in a statement.
Authorities have yet to disclose further details regarding the source of the call or any tangible threats. However, security around the Prime Minister’s travel arrangements was heightened following the alert.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the credibility of the warning.
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