Young person issued warning over online threat to Indian PM Narendra Modi

A teenager has received an official warning over online threats made to India’s prime minister.

The Australian Federal Police have confirmed officers have spoken to a person following a series of threats against Indian leader Narendra Modi.

It comes in the days leading up to the world leader’s official visit to Australia, where he will meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne.

An AFP spokesman said the force identified the person responsible for the online threat and spoke to them on July 3.

“Following consideration of the matter, an official warning was issued to the young man,” they said.

“There is no current or impending risk to the community.”

Mr Modi, who has been India’s prime minister for 12 years, will travel to Melbourne on an official visit later this week.

He is scheduled to attend the annual leaders’ summit with Mr. Albanese and attend a community event at Marvel Stadium.

“The Australia-India relationship has never been more important and our partnership promotes peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific,” Mr Albanese said.

“I look forward to strengthening Australia and India’s deep partnership.”