Mumbai, September 6: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday received a phone call threatening to blow up his residence "Matoshree". The threat call was allegedly given by Dawood Ibrahim gang  from Dubai on a landline number. After the threat call, security outside Matoshree has been increased. Bal Thackeray Told Family to Vacate Matoshree Following Threat of Terrorist Attack in 1989, Claims Narayan Rane in His Book.

Speaking to a private news channel, Minister of State for Home Affairs Shambhuraje Desai said that they are Shiv Sainiks and are not afraid of such threats. He added that those who had given threat would not be spared. BMC Denies Sealing of Area Around Matoshree, Residence of CM Uddhav Thackeray, After Tea Vendor Tests Positive For COVID-19.

Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office in a statement said, "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 and Centre should also look into it. Home Minister Anil Deshmukh told the State Cabinet that police has started the investigation."

Statement by Maharashtra CMO: 

The caller introduced himself as a member of Dawood Ibrahim gang. According to reports, the crime branch of Mumbai Police has already started an investigation in the case. The police are now tracing the location of the threat call.

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