Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Chirag Paswan Receives Terror Threat, Seeks Security Review
Chirag Paswan, a government minister, received a scary unsigned message.
The message reportedly said that terrorists would kill him soon.
It also included two phone numbers.
The message was received at the ministry on Tuesday, and one report said it was sent by post.
Paswan’s office informed the Union Home Secretary.
The office asked officials to find out who sent the message and whether it was genuine.
It also asked officials to check whether Paswan needs stronger protection.
Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed where the threat came from.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan received an unsigned communication containing a death threat.
The message reportedly stated: “You will be killed shortly by hardcore terrorists.”
The communication contained two mobile numbers and was received in the ministry on Tuesday.
Paswan’s office sought an urgent investigation into the threat’s origin, authenticity and circumstances.
His office also requested a review and possible strengthening of his Z-category security.
- Who
- Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan; his office reported the threat.
- What
- He received an unsigned communication containing a reported death threat referring to “hardcore terrorists.”
- When
- The communication was received on Tuesday.
- Where
- It was received in the ministry; one report described it as sent by post.
- Why
- Paswan’s office sought an investigation because the message raised concerns about his personal safety.
- Threat wording
- “You will be killed shortly by hardcore terrorists.”
- Communication
- Unsigned, containing two mobile numbers.
- Current protection
- Paswan has Z-category security cover provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Reported recipient
- The communication was received in the ministry, according to the letter from Paswan’s office.
- Requested investigation
- Paswan’s office asked authorities to examine the communication’s origin, authenticity and circumstances.
- Requested security action
- The office sought a review and possible augmentation of his security arrangements.
- Officials notified
- The letter was sent to the Union Home Secretary, with copies sent to the Home Minister’s office and Delhi Police Commissioner.
