If you are receiving repeated threatening messages online in Kolkata, whether through social media, email, or messaging apps, the person sending them can indeed be arrested, and Indian law provides multiple provisions specifically addressing this kind of digital harassment. Criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita applies regardless of whether the threat is communicated in person or electronically, and where the threats are persistent and cause you genuine fear or distress, this can also constitute stalking under applicable provisions if the sender is monitoring or repeatedly contacting you despite clear disinterest, along with relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act addressing harassment through electronic communication.

Whether arrest actually follows depends on the standard considerations that apply to any cognizable offence, including the severity of the threats, whether there's a credible risk of the threats being carried out, and the guidelines around necessity of arrest that police must consider before taking someone into custody for offences carrying lesser sentences. However, given that repeated threatening communication often indicates an escalating pattern of behaviour, police in Kolkata generally treat such complaints with genuine urgency, particularly where the threats suggest imminent risk to your safety.

To strengthen your complaint, preserving every instance of the threatening communication is essential, including screenshots with visible timestamps, the sender's account or contact details, and any information about the platform used, since a documented pattern of repeated threats over time presents a much stronger case than a single isolated message, both for securing prompt police action and for eventual prosecution.

Because online threats can escalate quickly and safety is the immediate priority, acting swiftly to both report the threats and secure your personal safety matters considerably. Aapka Legal Advice can help you file a complaint that reflects the seriousness and pattern of the threats you've received, while also advising on immediate protective steps.

If you're receiving repeated threatening messages online in Kolkata, report this promptly and preserve every piece of evidence. Consult experienced criminal lawyers in Kolkata about pursuing action against the sender and protecting your safety.