Overview

• Officials confirmed hackers posted and live-streamed visuals of Pakistan and Turkey flags from the verified handle.
• Shinde’s team alerted the Mumbai cybercrime unit, regained control in about 30 to 45 minutes, and removed the unauthorized content.
• The cybercrime unit has opened an investigation, and authorities have not identified the perpetrators or the method of compromise.
• The incident coincided with the India–Pakistan Asia Cup match, drawing heightened public attention to the intrusion.
• Congress leader Nana Patole questioned the Home Department’s readiness and the robustness of the new ‘golden data’ plan, while CM Devendra Fadnavis urged more tech-driven policing to counter cyber threats.