Bengal Governor Gets Bomb Threat; Kolkata Police on High Alert Amid Political Tensions

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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 08:44
Bengal Governor Gets Bomb Threat; Kolkata Police on High Alert Amid Political Tensions
- •West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose received a death threat via email on Thursday night, prompting increased security.
- •The sender threatened to blow up the Governor with a bomb and included a mobile number; CM Mamata Banerjee and Union Home Ministry informed.
- •Z-plus security, involving 60-70 central police personnel, has been deployed, with state police and CRPF coordinating.
- •Governor Bose plans to walk Kolkata streets without security, expressing trust in the people, despite previous security concerns.
- •Threat comes amidst heightened political tension, including CM Banerjee's confrontation with ED over a coal smuggling case and accusations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Why It Matters: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose received a bomb threat, leading to heightened security and investigation amid state political turmoil.
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