Threatening Letter Received by Telangana MP T. Raja Singh Ahead of Ram Navami
T. Raja Singh, the Goshamahal MP, has received a threatening letter warning him that March 27 will be his last Ram Navami. This alarming correspondence has prompted Singh to seek police protection and an investigation into the threats. He has expressed concerns over past incidents where police have disrupted Ram Navami processions, leading to fears among devotees. As tensions rise, Singh's appeal to authorities highlights the ongoing security challenges faced during religious celebrations in Telangana. Read on to learn more about the situation and Singh's demands for safety.
Mar 18, 2026, 15:26 IST
Threatening Correspondence Received
On Wednesday, T. Raja Singh, the MP from Goshamahal constituency, received a threatening letter at his residence from an unidentified sender. The letter ominously stated that March 27 would be his last Ram Navami, asserting that the Telangana police would be unable to protect him. This is not the first time Singh has faced such threats; he received a similar letter in January, allegedly sent by an individual named Abdul Hafiz, which contained abusive language and claimed that police could not take action against him.
Appeal for Security and Investigation
Singh has urged the Director General of Police, the Commissioner, and the Chief Minister of Telangana to identify the individuals behind these repeated threats. On Tuesday, he wrote to Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, requesting police protection for the upcoming Ram Navami procession, which was denied. He cited reasons for the denial, including repeated harassment, police baton charges, and the use of force by task force personnel during last year's event.
Concerns Over Past Incidents
In his correspondence, Singh highlighted that over the past three years, police officers deployed under the pretext of security have disrupted the procession and have repeatedly resorted to baton charges against devotees. He referenced incidents near Anita Towers, Old Bridge, Begum Bazaar Chhatri, and Siddiamber Bazaar Mosque, which have created an atmosphere of fear and anxiety among the devotees. Singh noted that during the last three years, there have been multiple instances where the Hyderabad police task force has charged at Ram devotees during the Ram Navami procession, alleging that task force personnel attempted to incite unrest during the procession.