An anonymous person made calls threatening to "kill" Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and his office received those calls, officials said.

Targeting the Deputy Chief Minister, the person sent derogatory text messages, an official release said on Monday. Pawan Kalyan Urges Bangladesh to End Atrocities on Hindus After ISKCON Priest's Arrest.

"Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's peshi (office) received threatening calls. The unidentified person warned that he would kill (Kalyan)," said the press release. Pawan Kalyan Speaks in Marathi While Campaigning for NDA Candidates in Maharashtra's Deglur, Wins Hearts by Apologising for Speech Mistakes (Watch Video).

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The staff manning the Janasena founder's office apprised the actor - politician and also senior police officials of the threatening calls.