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Union Minister Chirag Paswan Receives Death Threat

Chirag Paswan received a death threat via postal mail, warning of his imminent killing, and has sought protection from authorities.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Union minister Chirag Paswan received a death threat through postal mail on Tuesday. The letter warned him of his imminent death at the hands of 'hardcore terrorists.' In response to the threat, Paswan's office has formally communicated the details to the Union home secretary.

The letter conveyed a serious warning, stating, 'You will be killed shortly by hardcore terrorists.' His office has requested urgent attention to the issue and has asked for an investigation into the sender's identity and the authenticity of the threat.

The contents of the threat have prompted immediate action, and a thorough security assessment of the situation is underway. However, further details regarding the nature of the threat and the subsequent security measures remain unavailable.

Additionally, the Additional Private Secretary to the Minister mentioned that the threatening communication had specific portions excluding mobile numbers that are being reviewed. The call for a probe by the Home Ministry has also been noted, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

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