Security Cover Provided To Ex-BJP Leader After Rape Threats Over Remarks On Prophet

Mumbai: The Delhi Police has provided security cover for former BJP leader Nupur Sharma and her family after she received rape and death threats over her remarks on Prophet Muhammad.

“Sharma and her family have been provided police security after she alleged that she has been receiving threats and was being harassed over her remarks,” an official said.

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday suspended its spokesperson Nupur Sharma from the primary membership of the party following her alleged inflammatory remarks against minorities.

“:@CPDelhi I’m being bombarded with rape, death and beheading threats against my sister, mother, father & myself. I’ve communicated the same to @DelhiPolice. If anything untoward happens to me or any of my family members…,” tweeted Nupur Sharma on May 27.

Suspending Sharma, the BJP said it “respects all religions” and is “against any ideology that insults or insults any sect or religion”.

The BJP leader’s remarks drew sharp reactions from the Gulf countries. India has said that it has taken strict action against those making controversial remarks against minorities.

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