Shimla, Jan. 22 -- The Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, on Thursday said that the bomb threat received ahead of Republic Day against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is a "serious matter" and is being dealt with utmost seriousness by security and intelligence agencies.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Chauhan said that an email threatening a "human bomb" attack on the Chief Minister was received at the Deputy Commissioner, Shimla's official email ID around five to seven days ago. He said the threat mentions targeting the Chief Minister on January 26 if he attends the Republic Day function or hoists the national flag.

"This is a serious issue and it is being taken very seriously. Around fi...