Security stepped up at Jhalmuri stall which PM visited during WB election campaign
Security measures have been increased at a jhalmuri stall in Jhargram, West Bengal, following threats received by the vendor after a visit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The vendor, Bikram Kumar Sau, reported receiving threatening calls and messages, prompting an investigation by local police. Two security personnel have been assigned to ensure the safety of the vendor and his stall.
- ▪Security has been heightened at a jhalmuri stall in Jhargram after threats were made against the vendor.
- ▪Bikram Kumar Sau, the vendor, received threatening phone calls and messages following Prime Minister Modi's visit.
- ▪The local police have initiated an investigation and provided security personnel to protect the vendor.
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Security has been stepped up at the ‘jhalmuri‘ stall in Jhargram town in West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited during the campaign for the State Assembly polls on April 19.Bikram Kumar Sau and his humble Jhalmuri stall made headlines when Mr. Modi made a stop to the stall near Raj College More in Jhargram town and bought jhalmuri (puffed rice mix).Recently, Mr, Sau lodged a written complaint at the Jhargram police station, alleging that he had been receiving threatening phone calls and messages from people threatening to kill him.“I was terrified after receiving repeated threats. My family members were also scared, and I had shut the shop for a few days,” the Jhalmuri vendor told media persons on Saturday (May 23, 2026).
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