Assassins belonging to the Mumbai underworld are out on a mission to take out former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin, according to Aurangabad police.
The revelation comes in the wake of the notorious Subhas Thakur gang stating that Azhar was on its hitlist.
Azhar has been provided security cover by the Hyderabad police after he allegedly received threatening calls.
"We have provided security to Mohammad Azharuddin on information that there was threat to his life," police said on Tuesday.
Four personal security officers (PSOs) have been deputed to guard to the former skipper.
Asked why the security, Azharuddin told NDTV, "No, it's nothing. No problem. It's very personal."
To a question whether there is any particular reason for the security, he replied: "No, I don't want to comment on it."