Pakistani gangster issues death threat to Nitish Kumar over hijab row: 'Apologise, or else...'

The controversy stems from a recent public function where Nitish Kumar was distributing appointment letters to newly recruited doctors. During the event, a video showed the Chief Minister gesturing towards a Muslim AYUSH doctor and briefly pulling down her hijab while handing over the letter. The clip drew widespread criticism on social media.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reportedly received a threat on social media from a Pakistani gangster following an incident at a government event in Patna in which he was seen pulling down a Muslim woman's hijab.

A video circulating online, which has not been independently verified, purportedly shows Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti issuing a warning to the Chief Minister and demanding an apology over the incident. In the video, Bhatti is heard referring to Kumar's interaction with a Muslim woman and asking him to apologise, while suggesting there could be consequences if he failed to do so. He also questioned how a person holding a constitutional post could behave in such a manner and warned that Kumar should not later claim he was not cautioned.

Responding to the development, Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar said that the Inspector General of Police, Patna, has been asked to look into the matter. He declined to comment further, stating that an official inquiry would first examine the video and the alleged threat.

VIDEO | Hijab incident: On a Pakistan-based gangster allegedly issuing video threat to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar says, "The social media post is being investigated at the level of the IG, Patna. As of now, no immediate details are available." (Full video… pic.twitter.com/eQ4s3pOJ49

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The controversy stems from a recent public function where Nitish Kumar was distributing appointment letters to newly recruited doctors. During the event, a video showed the Chief Minister gesturing towards a Muslim AYUSH doctor and briefly pulling down her hijab while handing over the letter. The clip drew widespread criticism on social media.

Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary of the BJP, who was present on the stage, appeared to move his hand towards the Chief Minister at the time, seemingly in response to the incident. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) later shared the video online and questioned the Chief Minister's conduct. The party also made critical remarks about his behaviour.

The Congress party also criticised Kumar over the episode and called for his resignation, describing the act as inappropriate and unacceptable for someone holding the highest executive office in the state.

This is not the first occasion on which the Chief Minister has faced criticism over his conduct at public events. Earlier this year, another video had circulated showing Kumar speaking and interacting with others while the national anthem was being played at the inauguration of the Sepak Takraw World Cup at the Pataliputra Sports Complex, drawing criticism from various quarters.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the latest video or the threat, and investigations are ongoing.