Mumbai: A probe has been launched by Mumbai police after Indian Revenue Service officer Sameer Wankhede allegedly received a death threat. The former zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) received threats from 'religious fanatics' from Bangladesh, an official said on Wednesday.
Wankhede, currently posted in Chennai, received the threat over the phone on Monday afternoon. He then sent an email to the Mumbai police commissioner and also the Goregaon police station here, in whose limits he has his permanent residence, informing them about the threat.
According to information provided by a reporter, Wankhede received a threatening message. He was abused through the messages that also comprised some controversial statements against his religion. The threatener claimed to kill Wankhede and his children
A case was registered at Goregaon police station and a probe was on, the official said.
