Last Updated : 12 Jan, 2023 02:04 PM
Published : 12 Jan 2023 02:04 PM
Last Updated : 12 Jan 2023 02:04 PM

New Delhi: It is reported that Nubur Sharma, who made a controversial comment about Prophet Muhammad, has been given a pistol license. It has also been reported that Delhi Police has provided this. He had applied for a gun license saying there was a threat to his life.
In May 2022, Nubur Sharma, who was the spokesperson of BJP, had made a controversial comment about Prophet Muhammad in a TV debate program. He was subsequently suspended from the party for his comments. However, protests erupted across the country against his views. Also, this issue received international attention.
He subsequently took to Twitter to withdraw his comments. He also said that it was not his intention to hurt religious sentiments.
His comments were condemned and several cases were filed against him across the country. He continued to approach the Supreme Court. According to him, the Supreme Court strongly condemned him due to the prevailing situation in the country at that time. The Delhi Police provided security to him and his family.
In this context he had applied for a gun as his life was threatened. Accordingly, he has now been given a license for the same. This was stated by a senior officer of Delhi Police.
What is the background?
- May 26, 2022: Nubur Sharma had made a controversial comment about Prophet Muhammad in a televised debate.
- May 29, 2022: Case registered in Kanpur for inciting religious sentiments
- May 30, 2022: Another case registered in Mumbai
- June 3, 2022: Violence erupts during a protest in Kanpur
- June 4, 2022: Islamic nations oppose Nubur Sharma’s comment
- June 5, 2022: Suspension from BJP. On the same day, he apologized on social media
- June 10, 2022: Violent protests in various cities
- July 1, 2022: Supreme Court condemns him in this matter
- July 19, 2022: Supreme Court stays his arrest
- He has now been given a gun licence. This way he can defend himself
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