Chirag Paswan gets threat messages; Minister's office seeks Home Ministry probe
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has received death threats from individuals claiming to be terrorists. His office has formally requested the Home Ministry to conduct a thorough investigation and provide enhanced security.
Why it matters
Threats against high-ranking government officials raise concerns regarding political stability and the security of public figures.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan, a Z-category protectee, on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) received threat messages claiming that he will be "killed by terrorists", according to his office, which sought enhanced security for him.
The office of Mr. Paswan, who is the supremo of Lok Janshakti Party (R), has asked the Home Ministry for a thorough probe into the matter. He is the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries.
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