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Chirag Paswan Receives Postal Death Threat, Seeks Security Review
Chirag Paswan, a government minister, received a threatening letter by post.
The letter was unsigned and included two mobile numbers.
It said he would soon be killed by “hardcore terrorists.”
His office told the Home Ministry about the letter.
The office asked officials to find out who sent it and whether it was genuine.
It also asked them to check whether his security should be increased.
The person or group behind the threat has not been identified.
Reports describe Paswan’s current protection as either Z-category or Z-Plus security.
An unsigned letter sent by post threatened Union minister Chirag Paswan with being killed by “hardcore terrorists.”
The letter, received by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, included two mobile numbers.
Paswan’s office asked the Home Ministry to investigate the communication’s origin, authenticity and circumstances.
Officials requested an urgent review and possible strengthening of Paswan’s security ahead of scheduled public engagements.
The threat was referred to senior Home Ministry officials, Delhi Police, the Central Reserve Police Force and the Bihar government.
- Who
- Chirag Paswan, Union minister for Food Processing Industries and president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), was threatened.
- What
- An unsigned postal communication warned that Paswan would be killed shortly by “hardcore terrorists”; one report described the wording as “radical terrorists.”
- Where
- The communication was received by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and referred to the Union Home Ministry.
- When
- The letter was received on Tuesday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- Paswan’s office sought an urgent investigation and a security review because of the direct threat and his scheduled public engagements.
Key facts
- Threat method
- Unsigned letter delivered by post
- Threat wording
- “You will be killed shortly by hardcore terrorists”; one report says “radical terrorists”
- Additional contents
- Two mobile numbers were included
- Recipient
- Chirag Paswan, Union minister for Food Processing Industries
- Political role
- President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)
- Requested investigation
- Probe the communication’s origin, authenticity and circumstances
- Security request
- Review and strengthen existing arrangements if necessary
Quotes
Chirag Paswan’s secretary
Secretary of Union minister Chirag Paswan who reported the threat to the Union Home Ministry
“The contents of the communication, particularly the direct nature of the threat and the reference to "hardcore terrorists-, are a matter of grave concern and give rise to serious apprehensions regarding the safety and security of the Hon'ble Minister”
NDTV
“An unsigned communication containing two mobile numbers was received in the Ministry today. Upon opening the same, it was found to contain a direct threat to the life of the Hon'ble Union Minister of Food Processing Industries”
NDTV
Unknown sender of the threatening letter
Unidentified individual or organisation alleged to have sent the threat against Chirag Paswan
“You will be killed shortly by hardcore terrorists”
thestatesman.com
NDTV
freepressjournal.in
Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries
The central government ministry responsible for communicating the security concern to the Union Home Secretary
“The contents of the communication, particularly the direct nature of the threat and the reference to “hardcore terrorists”, are a matter of grave concern and give rise to serious apprehensions regarding the safety and security of the Hon’ble Minister.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
'You Will Be Killed Shortly By Hardcore Terrorists': Union Minister Chirag Paswan Receives Death Threat By Post
‘Will be killed by hardcore terrorists’: Chirag Paswan receives death threat
Chirag Paswan faces death threat by ‘hardcore terrorists’; seeks Home Ministry probe, enhanced security
Chirag Paswan Gets Death Threat, Letter Mentions "Hardcore Terrorists"
‘You Will Soon Be Killed’: Union Minister Chirag Paswan Receives Death Threat
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