Man Threatens To 'Kill' Yogi Adityanath

Police arrested the accused…


Noida: On Tuesday, Police said, a man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to "kill" Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.

A pistol, a knife, and some objectionable pictures were recovered from the accused. He has been identified as Sheikh Ataul, a resident of West Bengal's Malda, they said.

Media in-charge of Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh said Ataul's family came to India from Bangladesh years ago.

The official said that there is a video that surfaced on social media, in which a person was seen threatening to kill a leader holding a constitutional post.

In the video, Ataul said many things spoil communal harmony and incite violence, according to the official.

Police said the Gautam Buddha Nagar Media Cell has registered a case against Ataul at Noida Sector 39 Police Station.

Edited By: Tanvi Walia

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