Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Bengal Governor Walks Kolkata Streets Despite Death Threat
The governor of West Bengal, Mr. Ananda Bose, decided to walk on the busy streets of Kolkata without his security guards.
This happened just after he received a scary email saying someone might try to harm him.
Even though the police are investigating this threat, the governor wanted to show that he trusts the people of West Bengal to keep him safe.
He was inspired by a famous song that means 'walk alone if no one comes with you.'
The governor also talked about how he wants to help the people of the state and won't let any threats stop him.
The police have already caught someone who might be connected to the threatening email.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose walked Kolkata's Dacres Lane without security despite a death threat.
The threat was received via email, mentioning a possible blast, and is being investigated.
Bose drew inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore's song 'Ekla Cholo Re' for his 'Walk Alone' initiative.
He emphasized the need to address violence and corruption in West Bengal during his walk.
A person named Subrata Dutta Roy (68) was detained from the New Town/Salt Lake area in connection with the threatening email.
- Who
- West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose
- What
- Walked Kolkata streets without security despite a death threat
- When
- Friday (after receiving the threat on Thursday night)
- Where
- Dacres Lane, Kolkata
- Why
- To show faith in the people of West Bengal and inspire courage
Governor's Perspective
Security Concerns
Security Measures
Governor's Perspective
Governor Bose believes in showing faith in the people and inspiring courage by walking without security.
Security Concerns
Security officials and the public are concerned about the potential risks and the need for heightened security measures.
- Governor
- CV Ananda Bose
- Location
- Dacres Lane, Kolkata
- Security Level
- Z-plus
- Threat Type
- Email with blast warning
- Inspiration
- Rabindranath Tagore's 'Ekla Cholo Re'
- Challenges Mentioned
- Violence and corruption in West Bengal
- Arrest Location
- New Town/Salt Lake area, Kolkata
- Detained Person
- Subrata Dutta Roy (68)
Sources
‘Ekla Chalo Re’: Following ‘death’ threat, Bengal Governor Ananda Bose walks Kolkata streets without security
Death threat won’t deter me from serving people of Bengal: Guv Bose
'To Be With People is Greatest Security': West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Amid Threat Email
Governor tries street food sans security after threat mail
