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Ranvir Shorey Files Police Complaint After Receiving Death Threats Over Criticism of Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) Protest
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Shorey’s Threats and Police Complaint
Actor Ranvir Shorey announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he had filed an official complaint with the Mumbai Police after receiving death-threatening emails. One email was signed “Raj Parihar.” Shorey tagged the cyber-crime units Cyber Dost and Maharashtra Cyber in his post and asked them to investigate the two email accounts.
Background: CJP Protest and Electoral-Roll Controversy
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) organized a street demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 10, 2026, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was triggered by alleged irregularities in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which the party claims have disenfranchised millions of voters. The CJP’s demand for an independent inquiry and electoral reforms has been rejected by the Election Commission and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Timeline of Key Events
| Date (occurred) | Event |
|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | CJP holds protest at Jantar Mantar, calling for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. |
| October 12, 2026 | Shorey shares screenshots of threatening emails and tags Cyber Dost and Maharashtra Cyber. |
| October 13, 2026 | Shorey thanks Mumbai Police for contacting him after the threats were reported. |
Official Statements & Responses
- The police subsequently asked Shorey to provide his contact information privately to pursue the investigation.
- CJP reiterated its demand for CEC Kumar’s resignation, stating that the protest was a lawful exercise of democratic dissent over the SIR process.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Hello CyberDost I4C and Maharashtra Cyber. Please note the following threats that I have received from these 2 email accounts. Thanks.” — Maharashtra Cyber
Impact and Ongoing Concerns
Shorey’s complaint highlights the intersection of celebrity political commentary and online harassment in India’s charged electoral-reform debate. While the Mumbai Police have initiated a cyber-crime inquiry, the identities and motives of the email senders remain unverified. The CJP’s protest continues to draw attention to alleged voter-list irregularities, with the party maintaining its demand for the chief election commissioner’s resignation.
No additional future hearings or legal actions have been announced by either the police or the CJP as of the latest reports.
