The state of Bihar is experiencing heightened political tension after a disturbing threat was issued against the SDM East of Muzaffarpur, raising concerns ahead of upcoming elections. The incident, which involved a death threat delivered via WhatsApp, has sent shockwaves through the region. The SDM, Amit Kumar, received a message from an unknown number, demanding a sum of money. Upon responding to the message, the SDM was threatened with actions that would harm his public image. The threatening message was received on the evening of August 15th.
A former JDU leader is alleged to be behind the threats, delivered via WhatsApp. This incident has caused significant unrest within the district’s administrative and political spheres. In response, the SDM swiftly filed a formal complaint with the Sadar police station. The FIR lodged by SDM East includes charges such as obstructing government duties, extortion, and defamation.
The police took prompt action and arrested the accused, Sanjeev Kumar Rajan, from Patahi. Rajan is identified as a former JDU district vice-president (Mahanagar Kisan Prakoshth). He held the position of metropolitan vice-president of the Kisan Prakoshth three years prior. JDU district president Rambabu Singh Kushwaha mentioned that Rajan was previously associated with the Kisan Prakoshth but currently has no ties with the party.
City DSP II, Vinita Sinha, reported that after the FIR was filed, the police apprehended the accused and presented him before the court, where he was remanded to judicial custody. Authorities deny any current political affiliation of the accused and are currently investigating his criminal background.
SDO East Amit Kumar’s FIR describes that he was in Patahi on official duty at 7:55 PM on August 15th when the threatening WhatsApp message arrived from an unknown number. The message included demands for extortion, threats, and the warning of reputational damage. Following the threat, he filed a formal complaint at the Sadar police station against the owner of the mobile number.