Delhi Police has provided security to suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her family after an FIR was lodged on a complaint that she received death threats over her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad. Officials gave this information on Tuesday.
According to an official statement by Delhi Police, “Delhi Police has provided security to suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her family after registering an FIR on a complaint that she was receiving death threats for her controversial religious remarks. “
“Police protection has been provided to Sharma and his family as he alleged that he was receiving threats and harassed over his remarks,” an official said.
The BJP on Sunday suspended Sharma and expelled Delhi unit’s media chief Naveen Kumar Jindal as a controversy erupted with protests from some Muslim countries over his alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad.
Amid protests by Muslim groups and a sharp reaction from countries such as Kuwait, Qatar and Iran, the BJP issued a statement saying it respected all religions and strongly condemned the insult of any religious personality.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Police will summon former BJP national spokesperson Nupur Sharma to record her statement in connection with the FIR lodged for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, city police commissioner Sanjay Pandey said on Monday. Addressing a press conference at the Mumbai Police Headquarters, Pandey said, “An FIR was already registered against Nupur Sharma at Pydhonie police station. We will call him to record his statement as per law and legal process will be followed.” case was registered. On a complaint lodged by Irfan Sheikh, joint secretary of Raza Academy, a Muslim organisation.
Also, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) came to the rescue of Nupur Sharma, who was expelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over her controversial remarks against minorities, and said the court would decide whether her statement was legal or illegal.
*With inputs from agencies