NEW DELHI: Suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, who made derogatory comments against the Prophet, has been provided security by the Delhi police, following her complaint that she was receiving death threats.

Nupur Sharma said that she was concerned about the safety of her family and demanded not to make her address public. Sharma’s residential address was mentioned in the letter released by the BJP in connection with the action against her. The letter was earlier circulated on social media.

Delhi Police has provided security to suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her family after an FIR was registered on a complaint that she was getting death threats for her controversial religious remarks: Delhi Police

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Nupur Sharma had made the controversial statement during a TV debate on Gyanvapi issue. Taking to Twitter, Sharma later apologized for her statement and said that her comments were not aimed at hurting religious sentiments.