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Cyber Complaint Filed Against Telegram Channel Threatening Kashmiri Pandit Employees
Some people used an app called Telegram to send very mean and scary messages.
They threatened workers in Jammu and Kashmir who are Kashmiri Pandits.
They even made a poll asking if they should start hurting people.
They also shared private information like phone numbers and home addresses of six workers.
This made people worried about their safety.
A man named Vineet Jindal told the police about the threats.
The police started an investigation to find out who did it.
The government told the workers to stay home until August 25 to be safe.
The police are watching carefully to keep everyone protected.
A cyber complaint was filed in Delhi with the Cyber Terrorism Cell against Telegram handle @BuChuskf for threatening Kashmiri Pandit employees.
The channel allegedly posted death threats, including references to shootings, burning homes and crops, and preparing cremation grounds.
An August 11, 2026 post asked followers whether a 'countdown to execution' should begin, with a poll endorsing violence.
Personal details of at least six Kashmiri Pandit government employees were leaked, including names, phone numbers, and home addresses.
Jammu and Kashmir authorities activated emergency security protocols and advised minority PM package employees to work from home until August 25.
- Who
- Vineet Jindal filed the complaint with the Cyber Terrorism Cell; IGP Kashmir Zone V.K. Birdi is leading the police response.
- What
- A cyber complaint against Telegram channel @BuChuskf for threatening Kashmiri Pandit employees and leaking their personal data.
- Where
- Complaint filed in Delhi; threats targeted Kashmiri Pandit employees in Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- Complaint filed after the threats; the provocative poll post appeared on August 11, 2026.
- Why
- The channel allegedly incited violence and criminal intimidation, raising fears of targeted attacks.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Vineet Jindal
- Complaint filed with
- Cyber Terrorism Cell, Delhi
- Telegram handle
- @BuChuskf
- Affected employees
- At least six Kashmiri Pandit government employees
- Leaked data
- Names, phone numbers, postings, family information, home addresses
- Provocative post date
- August 11, 2026
- Work-from-home advisory
- Until August 25 for minority PM package employees
- Investigation lead
- IGP Kashmir Zone V.K. Birdi
Quotes
Inspector General of Police V.K. Birdi
Head of the Kashmir Police Zone
“We are treating this as a serious cyber‑terrorism threat. The investigation is underway to ensure accountability and protection of vulnerable groups.”
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Sources
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