The Mumbai Police have beefed up security outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's residence Matoshree after an unidentified caller on Saturday, claiming to be fugitive underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim's aide called at the landline number of CM's residence. The caller told the operator that he was calling on behalf of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and wanted CM Thackeray to have a chat with Dawood. The caller also allegedly threatened to blow off Matoshree bungalow if chief minster refused to speak to the gangster.

Mumbai Police beefed up security outside Maharashtra Chief Minister #UddhavThackeray's residence in Bandra after a call was made from a unknown person claiming to be underworld don #DawoodIbrahim’s aide.

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Mumbai Police spokesperson N Ambika confirmed the development and told mid-day, "The security has been beefed up at Matoshree following the threat call and the inquiry in the matter is underway."