Himachal Pradesh Police Investigate Social Media Death Threats Against Leaders

The Himachal Pradesh Police have initiated an investigation into death threats made on social media against Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia. The threats, which were indirectly made, have raised concerns and were reported to the authorities by a vigilant social media user.

The threats surfaced in the comment section of a post concerning the arrest of infamous gangster Amrish Rana, sparking an alarming reaction from individuals online. A user hinted at a call for violence, suggesting that political figures could be potential targets, leading to the case being registered at Haroli police station.

Officers are examining any potential connection between the threatening individuals and gangster Rana. Apologies were later issued by the original poster, and police are actively working to locate the culprits with the help of a cyber team. No formal statements have been made by the threatened politicians.

(With inputs from agencies.)