A shop in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has received a threatening letter warning of potential bomb blasts in the city if participants of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, proceed with their scheduled overnight stay at a local stadium on November 28. In response, the police have initiated an investigation into the matter, treating it as a potential hoax threat. The Commissioner of Police, H C Mishra, stated that the letter, received by a sweet-snacks shop in the Juni area of the city, does not explicitly mention targeting Rahul Gandhi with the bomb.
An FIR under section 507 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to criminal intimidation by an unknown person, has been registered in connection with the threat letter. Commissioner Mishra indicated that the police are actively looking into the matter but suspect it may be the work of mischievous elements.
State Congress Secretary Nilabh Shukla has called for a thorough investigation into the letter and emphasized the need to enhance security measures for the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The foot march, currently progressing through Maharashtra, is scheduled to enter Madhya Pradesh on November 20.
