Chandigarh, July 17 -- Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief Abhay Chautala received a death threat from an unknown person via a WhatsApp call and message following which the matter has been reported to the police.

The complaint has been lodged following the statement of Abhay's son, Karan Singh Chautala, on Wednesday.

In his written complaint to the police, Karan Singh Chautala stated that the threat call came at around 10.55 pm on Monday from an unknown number, but when he answered, the person disconnected. Shortly afterwards, he received a WhatsApp message from the same number using abusive language and a direct threat to his father, warning of severe consequences if Abhay Chautala "comes in their way".

Karan further stated that a th...