An unknown caller gave a death threat to the Union minister Jayant Chaudhary, triggering his security review and an investigation based on a complaint lodged in the matter, officials informed on Friday.
The call was traced to West Bengal’s Murshidabad, caller was identified as Mohammad Ismail. Efforts are being made to apprehend him and ascertain the motive behind the threat.
Chaudhary, the minister of state (Independent Charge) for skill development and entrepreneurship, received the threat call around 11 am on March 18 from an unidentified number. The complaint lodged further on Chaudhary's behalf at Tughlak Road police station says that the caller threatened to kill the minister and referred to weapons such as MP5 guns. The caller also asked the minister whether he had seen certain documents sent to him and repeatedly threatened him before disconnecting the call, the complaint stated.
The officials said subsequent messages received from the same number showed threatening remarks written on an itinerary of a "tour programme" of the minister. The messages also contained location details and voice notes reiterating the threats.
During further communication, the caller claimed that the information had been "sent from above", raising further concern. All relevant evidence, including call details, messages, and screenshots, has been shared with police, the complaint stated.
In the complaint, suspicious activity near Chaudhary's residence, including alleged surveillance by unidentified individuals, was also mentioned. A white car with tinted windows was seen stationed near Chaudhary's residence for a considerable period of time a few days ago, with its occupants allegedly monitoring movement in the area, it claimed.
Police said they are verifying all angles, including the reconnaissance activity, and have stepped up security.
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