According to the police complaint lodged by the personal assistant of the minister, the letter, received through speed post, asks the minister to keep the money in a bag at Chowdeshwari Temple, APMC yard on Honnali-Shimoga Road on October 12.
The postal cover bears the name of the sender T Mohan Kumar, Hospet Hakkal, Sorab taluk. Mohan has claimed himself to be a member of the disbanded LTTE. The letter also warns of ‘trouble’ if the threat is brought to the notice of the police.
Renukacharya, speaking at a press meet, termed the incident on ‘act of mischief.’ He said he won’t seek security in view of the threat.
Published 08 October 2011, 11:57 IST