Threats Not Made Up, Boost His Security: Delhi HC to Government on Pappu Yadav's Plea for Enhanced Security

eaThe Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered the Central government to immediately provide one more personal security officer (PSO) to Bihar independent Member of Parliament (MP) Pappu Yadav. Justice Manoj Jain said that the interim measure will stay in place till the government decides on Yadav's representation for an increase in his security. The Court also remarked that the concern raised by Yadav about his security has to be taken seriously. "There is something significant. He is the sitting MP. You boost his security... Despite being some adequate measures, some incident has taken place. Don’t say it [the attack] is made up," the Court remarked. Justice Manoj JainIn his plea, Yadav sought a fresh and comprehensive threat assessment and interim security measures across India. He currently has ‘Y+’ security cover in Bihar.Yadav had argued that he has been receiving death threats since he performed a skit outside the parliament over irregularities in the Ram Mandir donations.The plea stated that death threats were issued against him on August 1, including a public reward of ₹51 lakh for his beheading. It also alleged that a mob gathered outside the residence of his wife, who is also a sitting MP, and threatened to kill him.According to the petition, Yadav submitted a complaint to the Delhi Police on August 2 along with electronic evidence of the threats. Later that day, while addressing a press conference at his Delhi residence, a shoe was thrown at him and an attempt was mad

Source: Original reporting via Bar and Bench