15-year-old Boy Threatens To "Blow Up" UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Arrested
The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken a 15-year-old boy from Agra into custody after he allegedly threatened to "blow up" the state CM Yogi Adityanath. Reportedly, the accused had sent the threatening WhatsApp message on the state’s 112 helpline number. An FIR has been registered against the boy and he was presented before the Juvenile Board. Reportedly, the boy's family was unaware of this incident and they termed it "childish".
Tags: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi Adityanath, Death Threats
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
Taiwan Taunts China Back After Receiving "Death Threats"
Taiwan's official spokesperson on September 21 replied to China's threats by asking how to deal with a neighbor (China) that gives "death threats" for having dinner with a friend (USA)? China had carried out military drills as a sign of protest against a senior US official's visit to Taiwan. China's state-sponsored Global Times reported that "war will be set off" following Taiwan's pledge to have a strong friendship with the US.
Tags: Taiwan, China, USA, Death Threats
Courtesy: India Today
Nobel Laureate Receives Death Threats, Gets Protection from UN Guards
On September 10, Nobel Peace Prize winner from DR Congo, Dr. Denis Mukwege got protection from UN guards after receiving death threats. According to sources, he was vocal about the political issues in Congo which led to the death threats. He was already guarded by UN until May and was left unguarded because of COVID-19. Mukwege won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for treating thousands of rape victims in Congo.
Tags: Democratic Republic of Congo, United Nations, Nobel laureate, Death Threats
Courtesy: BBC News