Himachal Deputy CM, MLA receive death threats; Details here

The case is being investigated seriously, given the use of threatening language involving sharp weapons and hints at political targeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

Una: Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia have received death threats via social media. The police had registered an FIR at Haroli police station late Thursday night.

The case is being investigated seriously, given the use of threatening language involving sharp weapons and hints at political targeting.

Why The Threat

According to the complaint filed by Arun Kumar, a resident of Haroli, a Facebook post related to the recent arrest of notorious gangster Amrish Rana had attracted disturbing comments. On June 19, a user named Dilip Kumar commented, “The public is demanding swords again.” In response, another user using the alias Sharpshooter Nabaiwala wrote, “This time, it will be used on a politician.”

Another user, Randeep Thakur, asked, “For what crime?” To this, sharpshooter Nabaiwala replied, “Only the Deputy CM and MLA Rakesh Kalia know.” Alarmed by the exchange, Arun Kumar reported the incident to the police.

Both leaders hail from Una district — Mukesh Agnihotri represents the Haroli constituency, while Rakesh Kalia recently won the Gagret by-election.

Investigation On

Police are now investigating whether the individuals making the threats have any link with Amrish Rana, who was released from jail a few months ago after serving a 25-year sentence. However, soon after his release, Rana became involved in an illegal mining case, which led to his re-arrest.

The threats appear to be directly connected to social media reactions over Rana's arrest. The use of terms like "sharpshooter" and reference to sharp-edged weapons has alarmed authorities, as such gangster-style threats are unprecedented in the peaceful hill state of Himachal Pradesh.

Constable Arrested In Dharamshala For Corruption

In a major crackdown on corruption, the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Northern Range, Dharamshala, about 10 days ago apprehended a serving police officer red-handed while accepting a bribe.

According to an official press note issued by the bureau on June 9, 2025,"Dinesh Kumar, presently posted as Head Constable or Investigation Officer in Police Station, Rehan Police District, Nurpur, District Kangra, has been apprehended red-handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 2,000/—from the complainant Sh. Sujal R/O Fatehpur Distt. Kangra."

Demanded Bribe

The officer reportedly demanded the bribe to favour the complainant in an ongoing investigation of a case registered against him and his brother.

The Vigilance Bureau stated,"He had demanded a bribe to favour the complainant in the investigation of a case registered against him and his brother.