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LJP(R) Seeks FIR and Probe Into Chirag Paswan Death Threat
Chirag Paswan reportedly received a threatening letter.
The letter called him a “hardcore terrorist” and warned that terrorists would kill him.
His office received the unsigned post on Tuesday.
Paswan’s political party filed a complaint with the police.
The party wants an official FIR and a full investigation.
It also wants investigators to check CCTV footage and identify the courier.
Paswan’s office asked the Union Home Secretary to examine the threat and his security arrangements.
Party leader Sushil Kumar said Paswan would not be frightened by the message.
LJP(R) Legal Cell chief Sushil Kumar said the party filed a complaint with the Station House Officer over an alleged death threat to Chirag Paswan.
The threat was sent in an unsigned post received by Paswan’s office on Tuesday and described him as a “hardcore terrorist.”
The party requested an FIR, an investigation into the letter’s origin and courier, and a review of CCTV footage.
Paswan’s office contacted the Union Home Secretary seeking an urgent inquiry into the message’s authenticity and a review of his security protocols.
Kumar said police had recognized the seriousness of the matter and that specialized units were investigating.
- Who
- Union Minister and LJP(R) president Chirag Paswan was the target of the alleged threat; LJP(R) Legal Cell chief Sushil Kumar filed the complaint.
- What
- An unsigned posted letter allegedly threatened to kill Paswan and described him as a “hardcore terrorist”; the party sought an FIR and investigation.
- Where
- The complaint was submitted to the Station House Officer; the article identifies New Delhi as the dateline.
- When
- The letter was reported as received on Tuesday, and Kumar discussed the complaint on Thursday.
- Why
- The party wants to identify the sender and courier, establish the letter’s origin and authenticity, review CCTV footage, and assess Paswan’s security.
Key facts
- Target
- Chirag Paswan, Union Minister and LJP(R) president
- Threat format
- An unsigned post containing a death threat
- Threat wording
- The letter described Paswan as a “hardcore terrorist” and warned that terrorists would soon kill him
- Complaint
- LJP(R) submitted a formal complaint to the Station House Officer
- Requested action
- Registration of an FIR and a full investigation
- Additional requests
- Examination of CCTV footage and investigation of the letter’s source and courier
- Security review
- Paswan’s office contacted the Union Home Secretary to request an urgent inquiry and review of security protocols
Quotes
Sushil Kumar
National president of the LJP(R) Legal Cell
“Regarding the death threat received yesterday by Chirag Paswan, specifically the letter containing the term 'hardcore terrorist'—we have submitted a formal complaint to the Station House Officer. We have requested the registration of an FIR to identify the individual behind this serious attempt to threaten a national leader.”
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“Certain anti-social elements may be trying to weaken him or cause him mental distress, but our leader remains strong. He is a leader of the youth who works tirelessly for the country and for people of all religions and backgrounds. He will not be intimidated by such threats.”
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