Tension gripped Kolkata’s Raj Bhavan after an audacious bomb threat targeted West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. Police acted decisively, detaining a suspect within hours of the menacing call received Tuesday night.
The threat unfolded around 8 PM when an unidentified voice rang the Raj Bhavan control room, vowing to ‘blow the governor to pieces’ using explosives. The call lasted barely 30 seconds but sowed panic among the staff.
Kolkata Police’s cyber cell and detective wing launched a high-tech trace, pinpointing the origin to a dingy apartment in Dum Dum area. By midnight, officers had the 35-year-old suspect, identified as Santosh Mishra, in custody along with electronic devices used in the crime.
Interrogation painted a picture of a disgruntled individual nursing grudges over unemployment and fueled by online radical content. Mishra reportedly told police the threat was a ‘cry for attention’ amid his personal struggles.
Governor Bose, no stranger to controversy, maintains a calm demeanor but has ramped up his security detail. This follows a series of protests and political standoffs that have marked his tenure.
Authorities recovered a notebook from Mishra’s home containing scribbled threats and anti-government slogans, hinting at deeper ideological leanings. Police are now scouring his digital footprint for connections to similar incidents.
The case highlights vulnerabilities in public safety amid social media’s dark underbelly. Experts call for better threat assessment protocols and public awareness campaigns. Kolkata Police vows thorough probe to prevent recurrence, reassuring citizens of their vigilance.
