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Threat Email to West Bengal Governor Triggers Security Buildup by Central Forces

Officials ordered an immediate arrest effort after the email listed a phone number.

Overview

  • The message threatened to “blast” Governor C.V. Ananda Bose and carried a mobile number attributed to the sender.
  • A senior Lok Bhavan official said security was tightened beyond the governor’s existing Z-plus cover.
  • About 60–70 central police personnel were deployed in coordination with the CRPF and state police.
  • The state Director General of Police was notified with instructions to arrest the person linked to the email.
  • Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Union Home Ministry were informed as the investigation continues, with no arrest publicly confirmed.