Bihar Labour Resources Minister Santosh Kumar Singh reported receiving death threats from a person claiming to be the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The caller demanded ₹30 lakh and issued threats referencing violent incidents linked to Bishnoi’s network. The incident has sent shockwaves through the state’s political circles.
Police have launched an investigation and are tracing the origin of the call. Security has been tightened around the minister’s residence and office. This incident highlights the persistent threat of organized crime and its attempts to intimidate public officials. Authorities are also investigating possible connections between the caller and existing criminal networks in the region.