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Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde's 'X' account hacked

Updated on: 21 September,2025 01:34 PM IST  |  Thane
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The hackers live-streamed images with photographs of the two Islamic countries on a day when India and Pakistan are set to play their second game in the Asia Cup. "We immediately alerted the cybercrime police. Our team that is in charge of the Dy CM's X handle later retrieved the account," the official said

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde's 'X' account hacked

It took 30 to 45 minutes to set the account in order, the official added. Representational Pic

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's 'X' handle was found to be hacked on Sunday, with hackers posting images of flags of Pakistan and Turkey, an official said.

The hackers live-streamed images with photographs of the two Islamic countries on a day when India and Pakistan are set to play their second game in the Asia Cup.


"We immediately alerted the cybercrime police. Our team that is in charge of the Dy CM's X handle later retrieved the account," the official said.



It took 30 to 45 minutes to set the account in order, the official added. 

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