Death threat before PM Modi’s Australia tour, security agencies busy investigating social media post

New Delhi: Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Australia on July 9, a social media post has increased the concern of security agencies. A death threat was allegedly issued on a Facebook post related to the ‘Melbourne Meets Modi’ event in Melbourne, after which the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has started investigating the matter.

According to media reports, this comment was made below the post promoting the program. As soon as the post surfaced, security agencies took it seriously and started investigating.

Identification of IP address, search for the accused

According to reports, investigating agencies have identified the IP address associated with the threatening post. Now it is being ascertained who made the post and what was its purpose. It is also being investigated whether any Australian law has been violated in this matter. However, the Australian Federal Police has not yet issued any official statement in this matter.

There will be strict monitoring of security arrangements

The responsibility of security during Prime Minister Modi’s visit will be with the Australian Federal Police, State Police and other special security agencies. The security arrangements of all the program venues are being reviewed so that any possible threat can be dealt with. Security agencies are also keeping an eye on every suspicious activity on social media.

Will address the Indian community

During his Australia tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in many bilateral meetings. Apart from this, he will also address the Indian community in Melbourne. The ‘Melbourne Meets Modi’ program is being considered as the main attraction of this tour. Security agencies are taking extra vigilance after receiving online threats. Every aspect of the case is being investigated till the investigation is completed, so that there is no lapse in security during the tour.