In a shocking turn of events, a local leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Bankura has received a threatening letter allegedly from Maoists, demanding a sum of ₹50,000 by August 4. The letter, writen in red ink on plain paper, has raised alarm among local residents and political circles alike, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.The TMC booth president, Dwijapad Mishra, discovered the letter early Monday morning after it was slipped under his door while he was asleep at his home in Mukundpur village. The letter not only demands the money but also threatens to abduct his two grandsons and shoot him if he fails to comply.Adding to the intimidation, the letter warns against informing the police or attempting to outsmart the sender. Interestingly, the letter concludes with the signature “Maoist,” but local police suspect that this may be the work of someone within the community rather than an actual Maoist group, indicating a possible case of local extortion rather than a genuine insurgent threat.
As the inquiry unfolds, the incident has sparked discussions about the safety of political figures in rural areas and the potential for local disputes to escalate into serious threats.The police are currently looking into the matter, aiming to determine the true origin of the letter and whether it is linked to any organized crime or merely a local vendetta.
