2 VPN systems used for threat e-mails during DG-IGP conference: Odisha Crime Branch

Odisha Crime Branch reveals VPN systems linked to Canada, US in threat e-mails during DG-IGP conference involving PM Modi. A high alert was previously raised due to Khalistani threats. Assistance from NIA and Interpol will be sought, in case required.

NIA may probe Khalistani terrorist threat during DG-IGP Conference

Screengrab of the alleged threat e-mail

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Odisha Crime Branch on Tuesday disclosed significant findings regarding a couple of threatening e-mails received during the recently concluded DGP-IGP conference in Bhubaneswar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval attended the three-day conference held for the first time in Odisha.

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The anti-crime agency identified the use of two virtual private network (VPN) systems, one traced back to Canada and the other to the United States. Crime Branch officials stated their suspicion that these threats originated from these two countries.

The Crime Branch plans to report the findings to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and has expressed readiness to seek assistance from Interpol, should it be required. The internet protocol (IP) addresses were tracked leading to this probe angle, officials said.

However, some cyber experts are of the opinion that a VPN system can be used by anyone and from any location. A VPN system can either use a single or multiple networks.

Worth mentioning, the alleged threat was issued by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to disrupt the All India DG-IGP Conference 2024 which concluded on December 1.

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Khalistani terrorist Pannun had reportedly sent threatening e-mails and audio messages to several journalists in Odisha when the high-level conference was underway.

Following the threat, a high alert was sounded in Bhubaneswar and the Crime Branch cyber cell had probed by visiting the office of a journo to whom the threat message was sent.

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