Hoax threat call about terror attack on PM Modi’s aircraft made to Mumbai police; One detained

Mangalore Today News Network

Mumbai, February 12, 2025: A mentally ill person was taken into custody for allegedly making a threat call to the Mumbai Police Control Room regarding a terror attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft, the police said on Wednesday.

The man was detained in the Chembur area in the city.

This comes after the police said today that PM Modi may have been a target of the terrorists at the time of his departure for his visit to France and the US.

The police said that the Mumbai Police Control Room received a call in this regard, warning that terrorists may attack the Prime Minister’s aircraft as he was leaving on a foreign trip.

The police shared the information with other investigation agencies and launched a probe.

“On 11th February, a call was received at 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.