Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Maharashtra Deputy CM's X Account Hacked, Quickly Recovered
On Sunday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's X account was hacked.
Hackers posted images of the Pakistan and Turkey flags.
The hacking took place on the day of an India-Pakistan Asia Cup match.
The account was recovered within 45 minutes.
The incident raised concerns about cyber security, particularly concerning the security of digital data.
The opposition has raised questions about cyber security and called for answers from the home department regarding digital data protection.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's X account was hacked on Sunday.
Hackers posted images of the Pakistan and Turkey flags.
The account was recovered in approximately 45 minutes.
The incident occurred on the day of an India-Pakistan Asia Cup match.
The hacking raised concerns over the state's cyber security.
- Who
- Eknath Shinde
- What
- X account hacked
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To post images of flags
Nana Patole, Maharashtra Congress
Maharashtra Government
Cyber Security Concerns
Nana Patole, Maharashtra Congress
Demands clear answers from the state's home department to ensure citizens' digital data protection, citing the 'Golden Data' scheme.
Maharashtra Government
Account was retrieved.
- Victim
- Eknath Shinde
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Event
- Account Hacked
- Content
- Images of Pakistan and Turkey flags
- Recovery Time
- 30-45 minutes
Sources
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Eknath Shinde's 'X' Account Hacked
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's X Account Hacked, Flags Of Pakistan & Turkey Posted
Eknath Shinde's X account hacked
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's 'X' account hacked; Pakistan and Turkey flags live-streamed: Report
Eknath Shinde's X Account Briefly Hacked, Hackers Post Pics Of Pak, Turkey Flags
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's 'X' Account Hacked; Hackers Post Pakistan, Turkey Flags
Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde’s X Account Hacked
