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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s X Account Briefly Hacked on Asia Cup Match Day

Officials say the handle was restored within 45 minutes after cybercrime police were alerted.

Overview

  • Unauthorized posts featured images and a live stream showing the flags and photographs of Pakistan and Turkey.
  • Shinde’s team reported the breach promptly to the cybercrime unit, according to officials quoted by PTI.
  • Control of the verified account was regained in roughly 30 to 45 minutes, officials said.
  • The intrusion occurred on the day India and Pakistan were scheduled to play their Asia Cup match.
  • No perpetrator or motive has been publicly identified, with early reports relying on PTI’s agency feed.