US EditionMinister Receives Chilling Death Threat Amid Security Concerns
Threat call traced to Murshidabad, West Bengal, contained minister's tour details and referenced weapons; police investigate suspicious surveillance near Chaudhary's residence.
- On March 18, Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, received an anonymous death threat call around 11 am and a complaint was filed after Vishvendra Shah was threatened.
- Police traced the call to Murshidabad and identified Mohammad Ismail, who allegedly had a copy of the minister's tour plan and claimed it was 'sent from above' in West Bengal.
- Witnesses reported a white car with tinted windows near Chaudhary's residence and the complaint mentions suspected surveillance by unidentified persons.
- All relevant evidence, including call details, messages, and screenshots, has been shared with police, and efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect and determine motive.
- Given Chaudhary's national profile as RLD chief and Rajya Sabha member, the threat raises immediate security concerns for the Rashtriya Lok Dal, which has a strong base in Western Uttar Pradesh.
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Union minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat, caller traced to Bengal's Murshidabad
New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) Union minister Jayant Chaudhary allegedly received a death threat from an unknown caller, triggering a review of his security and a police probe based on a complaint lodged in the matter, officials said on Friday. Police said the caller has been traced to Murshidabad in West Bengal. Chaudhary, the minister […]
Union Minister Targeted: Death Threat Sparks Security Overhaul and Police Investigation
Union minister Jayant Chaudhary reportedly received a death threat from an anonymous source, prompting a security review and police inquiry. The call, traced to Murshidabad in West Bengal, included references to MP5 guns and suspicious surveillance activity. Authorities are pursuing the suspect, identified as Mohammad Ismail.
‘Will shoot him’: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat; caller claims access to tour diary and mentions ‘MP5’ strike
In his complaint, Jayant Chaudhary's PA also said that unknown individuals were reportedly conducting surveillance on the Union minister's house.
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