Overview
- Krishna Dornal, 29, was detained in Naharlagun after a WhatsApp message threatened to shoot Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- Assam Police traced the message and alerted Arunachal Pradesh authorities, leading to Dornal’s arrest on Thursday.
- Dornal is a resident of Dolahtphulbari village and was taken into custody following information shared between the two state forces.
- During questioning, police say he admitted misappropriating funds at a wine shop, emailing the Chief Minister’s office for money, then using a number found online to send the threat.
- He has been handed over to Assam Police for further investigation as officials warn of strict action for social media misuse.