Union minister Chirag Paswan gets death threat; seeks protection
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has received a death threat via post, warning that he will be killed by terrorists. His office has formally requested a security assessment from the Union Home Secretary.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding the safety of high-profile political figures and the security protocols surrounding government officials.
NEW DELHI: Union minister for food processing industries and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan received a death threat by post on Tuesday, with the letter warning that he would be killed by "hardcore Terrorists", officials said.The threat prompted action from the minister’s office, which has written to the Union home secretary regarding the communication.The letter stated, "You will be killed shortly by hardcore Terrorists".The contents of the letter and the circumstances surrounding its delivery are expected to be examined as part of the security…
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