Mumbai police receives threat call targeting PM Modi's aircraft, one arrested

On February 11, 2025, the Mumbai Police received a threat call concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft ahead of his scheduled visit to the United States. The caller claimed that a bomb had been planted on the Prime Minister's aircraft. Acting swiftly, the police traced the call to an individual in Mumbai and apprehended the suspect.

Threatening attempt on Prime Minister Modi's life

Preliminary investigations suggest that the individual may be mentally unstable. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to assess the credibility of the threat and the individual's motives.This incident follows a series of similar threats in recent months. In December 2024, the Mumbai Police received a WhatsApp message threatening an attempt on Prime Minister Modi's life, alleging a bomb plot by two ISI agents. The message was traced to Ajmer, Rajasthan, prompting an immediate investigation. 

Criminal history affiliations

Additionally, in November 2024, a 34-year-old woman from Mumbai was arrested for allegedly making a hoax call to the police control room, claiming she had weapons ready to harm the Prime Minister. Investigations revealed that she acted out of frustration with the system and had no criminal history or affiliations with any groups. Authorities are treating these incidents with utmost seriousness, ensuring that all necessary security measures are in place to protect the Prime Minister. Investigations are ongoing to determine the credibility of these threats and to prevent any potential security breaches.