Ransom Demand from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Kurtha MLA Pappu Kumar Verma has created tension in Arwal district. The Ransom Demand from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Kurtha MLA Pappu Kumar Verma case came to light after the MLA reported threats and a demand for ₹50,000.
Kurtha MLA Pappu Kumar Verma, a leader of Janata Dal (United), filed a complaint at Telpa police station in Arwal. He said three men demanded money and abused him on social media.
Police registered an FIR and named the accused as Praveen Kumar Yadav, Ravindra Gop and Awadhesh Yadav. Officers have started an investigation and are tracking their locations.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar leads the government in Bihar. The incident has raised concerns about online threats against public representatives. Police say they will take strict action after verifying digital evidence.
