Arrest Made After Threat to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary

Threat to Chief Minister Leads to Arrest

Authorities have reported the arrest of an individual accused of threatening the life of Bihar's Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Shekhar Yadav from Banka district in Bihar, allegedly made a threatening phone call to the Chief Minister's residence. During the investigation, it was discovered that he was located in Sanand, Gujarat. In response to this information, a joint operation was conducted by the police from both Gujarat and Bihar, resulting in his apprehension.

Transfer to Bihar Police for Further Investigation

Yadav, who was working as a laborer in Gujarat, has since been handed over to the Bihar police. He will be transported back to Bihar, where further questioning will take place as part of the ongoing investigation. Earlier, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched the world’s largest administrative and statistical initiative, the 'India Census 2027', digitally from the Chief Minister's Secretariat. He urged the citizens of the state to actively and enthusiastically participate in the census process.

Importance of the Census for Governance

Choudhary emphasized that the census is a cornerstone of good governance, playing a crucial role in shaping development plans, policies, and welfare programs in the years to come. He described the Census 2027 as a historically significant initiative from a technical standpoint, highlighting that it will feature complete digital data collection and self-enumeration options available from now until May 1. The first phase of the Census 2027 in the state will involve housing listing and counting, scheduled from May 2 to May 31, 2026. The Chief Minister called upon all citizens to participate actively in this nationally significant campaign.