Australian authorities are investigating an alleged online death threat made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Australia. Multiple outlets report that the threat appeared on social media in connection with a Facebook post promoting the “Melbourne Meets Modi” community event, scheduled for 9 July at Marvel Stadium. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is probing the matter, and ABC Australia reports that the AFP identifies a young person connected to the online threat and issues a formal warning. Other reports say investigators are examining the origin and credibility of the message and monitoring the situation while security arrangements are reviewed for the visit.
Modi’s three-day trip is reported to run from 8 to 10 July and includes bilateral engagements and community events, including “Melbourne Meets Modi.” Authorities have not publicly disclosed further details such as arrests or additional findings, citing the ongoing investigation. The reports also note that investigators are examining information tied to the posting, including an associated IP address, while multiple security agencies coordinate to ensure Modi’s safety during the visit.
