Agra: Farmer leader and Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait alleged a threat to his life ahead of his visit to Karnataka. Subsequently, a police complaint was filed into the matter at the Civil Lines police station of Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar district.DSP (City), Ayush Vikram, said, A case has been registered under IPC section 506 (criminal intimidation) and we have initiated a probe into the matter. Appropriate action will be taken accordingly. Arjun Balyan, BKUs media spokesperson, said Tikait received a WhatsApp message on his mobile phone, that read, "If you come to Karnataka, you will face consequences." Speaking to TOI, Tikait said, "I am not afraid of such threats. We are working in the interest of the farmers and will continue to do so. Some people do not want to see me fighting for the farmers against the government, but I will not take a step back."

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