Former director of the Punjab Pravasi Welfare Board and a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal’s Parvasi Wing, Mahesh Verma, on Wednesday accused the Punjab Police of inaction in registering an FIR against unidentified persons who allegedly issued threats to him and his family.Verma also alleged that the police have failed to provide adequate security to him despite directions issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in November last year.According to Verma, he began receiving threats amid heightened tensions surrounding migrant issues in Punjab following the abduction, sexual assault and murder of a minor boy in Hoshiarpur last year. The incident had triggered widespread backlash against migrant communities in the state.Verma claimed that after he raised his voice in the media against the backlash targeting migrants, he began receiving threatening calls from unknown national as well as foreign numbers.He said he lodged a formal complaint with the city police and also sent copies of the complaint to the Chief Minister and the Director General of Police, urging them to ensure the immediate registration of an FIR and the arrest of those responsible.When no action was taken, Verma approached the High Court seeking protection. The High Court subsequently directed the local police authorities to examine his grievances and take appropriate action.The Police Commissioner later issued a “speaking order”, stating that no confirmed evidence of threats against Verma had been found and that no DDR or FIR was registered in the matter. The inquiry was conducted by an officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).The order further stated that routine security checks are being carried out near Verma’s residence through duty officers and PCR patrolling vehicles, and therefore there was no need to provide separate security cover.He also directed the ADCP to ensure Verma’s life and liberty and asked the cybercrime unit to complete the inquiry into the alleged criminal intimidation.Verma alleged that being a leader from the opposition party, the police authorities were not paying heed to his complaints.However, police authorities have refuted the allegations, adding that further appropriate action will be taken after the completion of the probe by the cybercrime unit.