The state agencies have also been put on high alert, following the calls, in addition to beefing up of security
On September 6, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's residence -- Matoshree -- received threats of being blown up. Security has been stepped up outside Matoshree after four threat calls were made to the CM's residence, media reports suggest.
According to reports, the calls said they were calling on behalf of Dawood Ibrahim and wanted to talk to the CM. State agencies have also been put on high alert, following the calls, in addition to beefing up of security. These calls have reportedly originated from Dubai, and the Mumbai Police are currently looking for the caller.
The reason behind these calls, if there is a particular cause or incident for these threats has not yet been ascertained.
According to the Chief Minister's office, the issue of threat to CM's residence was discussed in today's Cabinet meeting. Everyone was of the view that it's a serious issue & Centre should also look into it. Home Minister Anil Deshmukh told the State Cabinet that police has started the investigation, ANI reported.
First Published on Sep 6, 2020 06:08 pm