West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose.
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Kolkata: Police have arrested the man, who allegedly sent a death threat email to West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, a senior Lok Bhavan official said on Friday.
The accused was nabbed from Salt Lake area near Kolkata late on Thursday, he said.
“This person is being questioned for more information regarding the matter,” the official said.
Initial probe revealed the accused had also issued the threat to the Lok Bhavan on its WhatsApp number, he said.
A detailed report about the incident has been sent to the home ministry, the official said.
Bose had on Thursday night received a death threat via email, following which his security was tightened.
The sender had threatened to "blast" the governor, the official said, adding, the accused had also mentioned his mobile number in the email.
Bose, who is under Z-plus security cover, now has around 60-70 central police personnel deployed for his protection.
A senior Kolkata Police officer said a meeting was held to review the security arrangements for the governor and areas in the vicinity of the Lok Bhavan.