Parliament monsoon session commences today, MP receives threatening call

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala, V Sivadasan writes a letter to Chairman Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, regarding receiving a threatening call claiming to be from 'Sikhs For Justice'. He is a Member of the Standing Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

In his letter, he pointed out, "this is to bring to your kind attention the matter of receiving a threatening call claiming to be from "Sikhs For Justice". I have received a threatening call from an unknown number claiming itself to be on behalf of Sikhs for Justice on 21 July 2024, at 11.30 pm. The call was received as I was in the IGI Airport Lounge with Shri.A A Rahim MP, just minutes after he receiving the call.

The partial text of the recorded of call as I could decipher is given below.

"Sikhs for Justice is going to bombard Indian Parliament to Red Fort area with Khalistan referendum message. To open the eyes and the ears of the Indian rulers under which Sikhs are facing existential threat. Members of Parliament, if you do not want to experience the Khalistan referendum, stay home. Message is from Gurpatwantsingh Pannun, Sikhs for Justice, General Council."

I have informed the DCP in charge of New Delhi District and an official complaint has been filed. I request you to kindly take note of the matter and take required further action".

Police has begun probe into the incident. The leader from Kerala mentioned that he had already alerted the police. The Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today and will continue until August 12, with the Budget presentation scheduled for July 23.