Social Media Threats Stir Political Tensions in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Police are investigating a social media threat against Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri and Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia. Comments hinting at violence arose after a post about gangster Amrish Rana's arrest, prompting police to track down the commentators' locations to apprehend them swiftly.
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The Himachal Pradesh Police have initiated an inquiry following an indirect death threat made on social media aimed at Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia.
The incident occurred after a Facebook post regarding the arrest of notorious gangster Amrish Rana attracted inflammatory comments, suggesting lethal intentions toward politicians. A conversation in the comment section led to a complaint, prompting police action.
Authorities are investigating potential links to gangster Rana, striving to trace the offenders' IP addresses. Una Superintendent of Police Amit Yadav assures that the cyber team is intensifying efforts to locate and arrest the culprits swiftly.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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