Has Rajasthan CM Received His Fifth Death Threat?

Synopsis
Rajasthan's CM faces escalating threats as he receives his fifth death threat in 15 months. This alarming trend raises questions about political safety in the region. What actions will be taken to ensure the safety of leaders and citizens alike?
Key Takeaways
- Fifth death threat received by Rajasthan CM in 15 months.
- Email threats included graphic violence.
- Investigation ongoing to trace the source.
- Threats raise concerns about political safety.
- CM involved in public gratitude event for armed forces.
Jaipur, May 15 (NationPress) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has once again become the target of a death threat—his fifth in just 15 months, as confirmed by officials from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Thursday.
CMO officials reported that the latest threat was delivered through email to the official accounts of both the Chief Minister and Neeraj K. Pawan, the President of the Rajasthan Sports Council and an IAS officer.
The email featured disturbing threats of violence, including a warning: “If the police do not act in the rape victim’s case, we can murder the CM. We will cut him into pieces.”
A similar threat was directed at Pawan, stating: “We will cut him into pieces and pack him in a black suitcase.”
This incident marks the fifth death threat encountered by the Chief Minister since his assumption of office.
On February 21, 2024, a prisoner in Dausa Jail, incarcerated under the POCSO Act, made two threatening calls to the CM within a span of ten minutes.
Earlier in the year, on July 27, 2024, a call originating from Shyalawas Jail prompted a search operation at Jaipur Central Jail, during which mobile phones were confiscated. A suspect was apprehended for attempting to smuggle a SIM card.
In January 2024, an inmate from Jaipur Central Jail called the police control room, threatening to shoot the CM.
Officials have stated that an investigation is currently underway to identify the source of the recent email and capture those accountable.
Meanwhile, CM Sharma participated in the Tiranga Yatra on Thursday, which was launched from Jaipur’s Albert Hall to commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor and express gratitude towards the armed forces.
During the event, Sharma remarked: “After Pahalgam, the anger among countrymen was calmed by our soldiers, who struck the terror bases in Pakistan. Times have changed. Today, I acknowledge all those involved in Operation Sindoor. I also extend my thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet for making this possible.”