Hindu Side Petitioner Kaushal Kishore Maharaj Receives Bomb and Missile Threats on Instagram, Approaches Mathura SSP

Mathura: Kaushal Kishore Maharaj, a Hindu petitioner involved in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Gyanvapi and Agra Jama Masjid staircase disputes, has allegedly received death threats through social media. A threatening message sent via Instagram Messenger warned that he would be attacked with bombs and missiles. The sender also allegedly used abusive language against Hindus and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Following the threats, Kaushal Kishore Maharaj met the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) on Thursday and lodged a formal complaint. The SSP has assigned the investigation to the cyber police.

Who Is Kaushal Kishore Maharaj and Why Is He Receiving Threats?

Kaushal Kishore Maharaj resides at Manav Seva Sangh in Vrindavan and is actively involved in religious and legal matters. He is the head of Sanatan Dharma Raksha Peeth and represents the Hindu side in disputes concerning Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Gyanvapi in Varanasi and the staircase of Agra's Jama Masjid.

He frequently travels to Prayagraj and Delhi in connection with these legal proceedings. He is also a Bhagwat Katha preacher.

According to the complaint, an unidentified individual sent multiple threatening messages to his Instagram account late Wednesday night.

Instagram Messages Contained Bomb and Missile Threats

The sender's Instagram profile reportedly displayed a name written in Arabic. The account had two posts, 247 followers and was following 704 accounts.

The messages allegedly threatened to blow up Kaushal Kishore Maharaj using bombs and missiles. The sender also used objectionable and abusive language against Hindus, including offensive remarks concerning Hindu women.

In another threatening message, the sender allegedly challenged the police protection provided to the Maharaj, stating that security personnel should be removed for 15 minutes so that they could confront each other directly.

The messages also reportedly contained threatening remarks about turning India into Bangladesh.

Maharaj Seeks Police Protection and Strict Action

In his written complaint to the SSP, Kaushal Kishore Maharaj stated that the threatening messages targeted him, the Hindu community and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Describing the matter as serious, he requested the police to identify the person behind the messages, initiate strict legal action and ensure his security.

Cyber Police Begins Investigation to Trace Sender

Taking cognisance of the complaint, the SSP directed the cyber police to investigate the Instagram account and threatening messages.

Police are now collecting information related to the social media profile and working to establish the identity of the person responsible for sending the threats. Further action will follow based on the investigation.