Gaya police have decided to enhance security arrangements for Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi during public functions following two back-to-back incidents earlier this week. The minister already has Z+ security cover.
Security Threats and Incidents
The decision was taken after a man allegedly issued threats against Manjhi in a video circulated on social media on Wednesday. On Friday evening, a stone chip was allegedly hurled at the minister during a programme at a private school in Siswar village under Khizersarai police station area.
Arrests and Investigation
Police arrested the person accused of posting the threat video from Nalanda district. In the Friday incident, an FIR was lodged against three youths. Two were detained from the spot, while another accused remained absconding.
SSP Sushil Kumar said, "It has been decided to enhance the security of union minister during his participation in public functions to ensure better crowd management."
Reacting to the incident, Manjhi said police were doing their job and hoped such people would "get good sense."
About the Author
Alok Kumar has been active in English reporting since 2001, covering all kinds of happenings in Gaya. He also reports on major events in adjoining districts like Jehanabad and Aurangabad. His major interest is writing on topics related to tourism. He reported on the world-famous Kalchakra puja led by Buddhists' spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at Bodh Gaya in 2003 and 2011. He also worked as a copywriter at the news desk in the Magadh edition of a reputed Hindi daily.
