In a swift operation, Kolkata Police have taken a man into custody in connection with a chilling death threat against West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. The threat, which involved blowing up the governor with a bomb, surfaced through an anonymous call to the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday evening.
The caller, whose voice was distorted, claimed responsibility for the threat and warned of immediate action unless certain demands were met. Raj Bhavan security immediately alerted the Kolkata Police, who traced the call to a location in the city’s northern suburbs.
A dedicated team from the Kolkata Police’s Special Branch swooped down on the suspect’s residence late last night. The man, identified as Rajesh Kumar, a 38-year-old unemployed resident, was apprehended without resistance. Initial investigations revealed he had been using a burner phone to make the threatening call.
Police sources indicate that Kumar has a history of minor criminal activities and was reportedly motivated by personal grievances against the state administration. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to making the call under the influence of alcohol and social media propaganda.
The arrest comes amid heightened security concerns around Raj Bhavan following recent political tensions in the state. Governor Bose, who has been at loggerheads with the Mamata Banerjee government over various issues, now has additional protection layers deployed.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal confirmed the development and assured the public of robust security measures. ‘We treat all threats seriously and have neutralized this immediate danger,’ he stated. The investigation continues to uncover any larger conspiracy or accomplices.
This incident underscores the rising trend of threat calls against public officials in India, prompting calls for stricter cyber surveillance and mental health support for at-risk individuals. The coming days will reveal more about Kumar’s motives and potential links to extremist groups.