An abandoned suitcase was found outside the government bungalow of state fisheries and ports development minister Nitesh Rane in Mumbai, creating panic in the area.
Security forces and a bomb disposal squad were alerted and sent to the location to examine the contents of the case.
In CCTV footage acquired from around the residence, a young man is seen leaving the suitcase outside the 'Suvarnagad' bungalow.
Shiv Sena’s (Shinde) Balasaheb Bhavan and Minister Jayakumar Gore's also live close to the residence.
The entire area has been sealed off after the police force was deployed.
In the security footage, a man wearing a brown t-shirt, a black jacket, and pants is seen carrying the greyish trolley suitcase. He goes near the bungalow and leaves the case there. A note was also found inside, which asked the finder to take the free shoes and clothes found inside the case. "This bag contains shoes and clothes. You can take them for free," the note read.
No suspicious items have been found in the bag yet.
Mumbai: A person left a bag near Minister Nitesh Rane’s bungalow. No suspicious items were found, and the Mumbai police are investigating to identify the individual.
(Video Source: Nitesh Rane office) pic.twitter.com/8I6sqRld69
— IANS (@ians_india) January 11, 2026
Police are now investigating the contents of the bag and why and who left it outside the residence.
Meanwhile, Minister Nitesh Rane is known for having had extensive security arrangements in the past.
The suitcase was immediately suspected to be an attack due to the prior threats Rane received due to his political views which are considered extremist and right-wing.
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