Australian authorities have launched an investigation after an alleged death threat targeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi surfaced on Facebook ahead of his official visit to the country.

The threat appeared in the comments section of a Facebook post promoting the "Melbourne Meets Modi" community event, which is scheduled to take place at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on July 9. The development was first reported by The Australia Today.

Threat Posted on Facebook

The threatening comment was posted from a Facebook account using the name "Abu Mustafa" (ابو مصطفى). The comment read: “The roof tops of the stadium better close during the event or he will be coming to Australia for his death.”

According to The Australia Today, investigators have traced the IP address linked to the Facebook account as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police Treat the Matter Seriously

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has not confirmed whether anyone has been arrested. Officials also declined to provide further details because the investigation is still in progress.

However, Australian security agencies are treating the alleged threat with utmost seriousness. Multiple agencies are expected to work together to ensure Prime Minister Modi's safety throughout his three-day visit.

Modi to Attend Community Event and Official Meetings

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Australia for three days. During the visit, he will take part in bilateral meetings and community engagements.

One of the key events on his schedule is the "Melbourne Meets Modi" gathering at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, where members of the Indian community are expected to participate in large numbers.

Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne

Prime Minister Modi will also meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit, which will be held in Melbourne from July 8 to July 10.

The summit is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation between India and Australia in areas such as trade, economic growth, security, and strategic partnerships.

Albanese Calls India a Key Partner

Ahead of the summit, Anthony Albanese described India as one of Australia's most important strategic and economic partners. He highlighted India's rapid economic growth and its increasing importance in the global economy.