Bomb threat to Mahabodhi temple in Bihar

Threat from Prince Khan, absconding gangster hiding in Dubai; threat also mentions ISI

Gangster Prince Khan threatens to blow up Mahabodhi temple with bomb

Bodh Gaya (Bihar) – The Mahabodhi temple here has received a bomb threat. The Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee has received this threat through a letter. Following the threat, the Police have launched an investigation. Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) was also mentioned in the threatening letter. The letter also includes the name of Prince Khan, a notorious criminal from Wassepur in Dhanbad District of Jharkhand. After receiving the threat, a team of Gaya Police arrived in Dhanbad and raided Prince Khan’s house and conducted a search. Prince is reportedly hiding in Dubai. Jihadi terrorists had earlier bombed the Mahabodhi temple.

Prince Khan used to threaten businessmen in Dhanbad and Bokaro Districts of Jharkhand State and demand extortion. He is accused of murdering a land businessman. He is involved in many crimes and Dhanbad Police are searching for him. Dhanbad Police issued a ‘Red Corner Notice’ (notice to alert Police forces around the world about internationally wanted persons) against Prince Khan. Also, his passport has been revoked.

Editorial Perspective

Anyone and everyone can send threats in India. It is dangerous to the law-and-order situation and hence needs to be looked at more seriously.