Amid death threats over Prophet row, suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma gets gun licence

Later, Sharma filed a complaint with the Cyber Cell unit of Delhi Police alleging she was receiving death threats and there was “targeted hatred” towards her, police said. An FIR was lodged the next day with the Special Cell under IPC sections 506, 507, and 509.

During the probe, Sharma filed another complaint alleging that a group of people was promoting enmity/hatred on social media over the incident.

The Delhi Police provided security cover for Sharma and her family last June. Officers said that Sharma informed police that she had received threats and that she and her family were being harassed over her remarks. The Delhi Police had arrested Bhim Sena Chief Nawab Satpal Tanwar for allegedly issuing derogatory remarks and calling for violence against Sharma.

Police said Sharma moved a plea before the Licensing Unit of Delhi Police requesting an arms licence as her life is in danger. “She told us her address, phone number and private details were leaked and she was receiving multiple rape and death threats… Her parents and sister also received similar threats. The callers used international numbers,” said a licensing department officer. She alleged that she needs a gun for self-defence.

“We usually check the plea, see the criminal records of the applicant and check the background. For now, she is allowed to carry a gun,” said an officer.