Minister Kandula Durgesh has received a threatening letter that has caused a stir as the Assembly sessions begin. Authorities are examining whether the letter was actually sent by Maoists or if another angle is involved.
Durgesh filed a complaint with his personal staff, prompting police to start an investigation. Officials are also exploring political angles to determine if anyone within political circles could have been behind the letter.
Senior officials are closely monitoring the situation. The letter has raised questions about whether it stems from departmental matters or personal reasons. Police continue to investigate all possibilities.
Responding to the letter, Minister Durgesh said his family is anxious. He emphasised that he works in a small department and has not done anything personally or professionally that warrants such threats. He expressed suspicion that anonymous individuals may have sent the letters.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are treating it with seriousness. Police are examining the Maoist angle, the departmental angle, and any potential political motives.
This threat is not isolated. Four other ministers—Anagani Sathya Prasad, Satyakumar Yadav, Kollu Ravindra, and Kandula Durgesh—have also received letters under anonymous or Maoist names. Police have warned all ministers to exercise caution.
Durgesh has already submitted a formal complaint to the authorities. Meanwhile, the letters have sparked wide discussions in the Assembly lobby, drawing attention from both political and law enforcement circles.
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