Threat email received for Dera Ballan ahead of PM Modi’s Punjab visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar for Guru Ravidas Jayanti on Sunday, Feb 1, threatening emails were received by three to four schools in the city.
Although the emails were sent to schools, they specifically mentioned a threat to Dera Ballan.
One email reportedly stated: “Full respect for Guru Ravidas ji, but Modi is the enemy. We have no issues with Sant Niranjan Dass, but with Modi.”
The sender also hinted at avenging the killing of Hardeep Nijjar, who was shot dead in Canada in June 2023.
All schools in Jalandhar are closed on Saturday due to the shobha yatra of Guru Ravidas, and authorities have confirmed that students’ safety is not at risk.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav visited Dera Ballan on Jan 30 to oversee security arrangements. Around 1,500 police personnel have been deployed in the city, with SPG teams present since last Tuesday.
Security agencies are treating the threat seriously due to the high-profile nature of the Prime Minister’s visit. Investigations are underway to trace the origin of the email, assess its credibility, and ensure the safety of the religious site and surrounding areas.