New Delhi: Actor Ranvir Shorey has alleged that he received death threats after criticising the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest in Delhi. He shared
screenshots of the threatening emails on X (formerly Twitter) and sought help from cyber authorities and the Mumbai Police.
One of the emails was reportedly sent by a person identifying himself as Raj Parihar. The sender allegedly used abusive language and claimed to be tracking Shorey’s location and movements. The email also warned that an attack on the actor could take place at a later time.
Ranvir Shorey files police complaint
Shorey brought the matter to the attention of cyber authorities by tagging Cyber Dost and Maharashtra Cyber in his post on X, asking them to look into the threats.
After receiving the death threats, Ranvir Shorey wrote on X, “Hello @Cyberdost @MahaCyber1. Please note the following threats that I have received from these 2 email accounts. Thanks.”
Hello @Cyberdost @MahaCyber1. Please note the following threats that I have received from these 2 email accounts.
Thanks. https://t.co/jGJRMZAFWO— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) October 12, 2026
Mumbai Police responded to his post and asked him to share his contact details through a direct message. He then thanked the police for their prompt response and filed a police complaint.
Thank you @MumbaiPolice for reaching out so promptly. 🙏🏽
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) October 12, 2026
Official complaint has been filed. Now it’s over to @MumbaiPolice. Thanks to everyone who has shown concern. 🙏🏽
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) October 13, 2026
What did Ranvir Shorey say about the CJP protest?
The threats reportedly followed Shorey’s criticism of the CJP’s protest. In his post, the actor questioned the use of street demonstrations to raise political demands and said parties should rely on Parliament, elections and the courts instead.
“Show your numbers in Parliament and the ballot, not the streets! And if the way to those seems unjust, show the courts! That is the democratic way! Hijacking the streets and holding the public infrastructure and law and order machinery to ransom is the actual ‘murder of democracy’!” he wrote.
Show your numbers in Parliament and the ballot, not the streets!
And if the way to those seems unjust, show the courts!
That is the democratic way!Hijacking the streets and holding the public infrastructure and law and order machinery to ransom is the actual “murder of democracy”!
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) October 11, 2026
Why did the CJP organise a protest in Delhi?
The Cockroach Janata Party held a demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protest was linked to alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The process has drawn political criticism, with concerns being raised over how voter lists are being revised.
Shorey’s comments on the demonstration were followed by the alleged threats, bringing the exchange into the spotlight on social media. His appeal to cyber authorities has also drawn attention to the messages he received.
The allegations are yet to be established independently. Any further developments will depend on the findings of the authorities investigating the matter.
Written by Uditi Sharma!
