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Crime
Madhya Pradesh CM Threat Case: Mumbai Suspect Arrested by Bhopal Crime Branch
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 01:00 PM
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The Bhopal Crime Branch arrested a suspect from Mumbai in connection with a death threat against Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, citing a screenshot of a deleted message as key evidence.
Bhopal's Crime Branch has taken into custody a man identified as a resident of Mumbai in a case involving a threat to the life of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Investigators said the suspect allegedly sent a message threatening the CM's death, which was later deleted from the sender's device. A screenshot of the deleted message was recovered and served as the primary lead that linked the suspect to the threat.
The arrest was carried out after coordination between the Bhopal police and Mumbai law enforcement agencies. The suspect was apprehended in Mumbai and subsequently handed over to the Madhya Pradesh authorities for further questioning.
Police have not disclosed the exact details of the suspect's motive or any additional evidence beyond the screenshot. The Crime Branch continues to probe the case to determine whether any accomplices were involved and to assess any broader security implications for the state leadership.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's office released a brief statement confirming the arrest and affirming that any attempts to threaten the safety of public officials will be dealt with strictly under the law.
The arrest was carried out after coordination between the Bhopal police and Mumbai law enforcement agencies. The suspect was apprehended in Mumbai and subsequently handed over to the Madhya Pradesh authorities for further questioning.
Police have not disclosed the exact details of the suspect's motive or any additional evidence beyond the screenshot. The Crime Branch continues to probe the case to determine whether any accomplices were involved and to assess any broader security implications for the state leadership.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's office released a brief statement confirming the arrest and affirming that any attempts to threaten the safety of public officials will be dealt with strictly under the law.