The Delhi Police has granted a gun licence to the former BJP leader Nupur Sharma, who was suspended last year from the party for her alleged derogatory remark against Prophet Mohammad.
According to police, Sharma had applied for the license which has been granted after assessing threats and following due procedure. She has been allowed to carry a gun for her safety, police said.
Her remarks over the Prophet during a TV debate had triggered protests across the country and drew sharp reactions from various quarters.
Several FIRs were lodged across the country against the then BJP spokesperson in connection with her remark.
In June last year, the Delhi Police had provided security to Sharma and her family after an FIR was registered on a complaint which alleged that she was getting death threats over her controversial remarks. She had requested the police to provide security, citing harassment and threats.