An online threat targeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his official visit to Australia has prompted an Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigation, with authorities confirming they identified the source of the post and issued a formal warning to a young person.

In a statement to The Australia Today, an AFP spokesperson said authorities identified the source of the online threat, spoke with a young person on 3 July, and issued a formal warning following their assessment. The AFP added that it takes threats against federal parliamentarians, high office holders and international dignitaries seriously and confirmed there is “no current or impending risk to the community.”

“Following an assessment of the matter, the young person was issued a formal warning.”

The AFP did not identify the individual involved or provide further details about the warning.

The threat appeared beneath a Facebook post promoting the “Melbourne Meets Modi” community event, scheduled to be held at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on 9 July.

The comment contained a threatening reference to the Prime Minister’s visit.

The Australia Today understands the matter was reported to the AFP on the same day the comment appeared.

Earlier, sources familiar with the investigation had told The Australia Today that investigators had traced the source of the online post as part of their inquiries.

Prime Minister Modi is expected to travel to Australia this week for bilateral engagements with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and to attend a major Indian community event in Melbourne.

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