Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashish Khetan on Wednesday sought protection from the Supreme Court claiming he had received a death threat from fringe Hindu groups, reported NDTV. Khetan, in his petition, said these groups included Abhinav Bharat, the Sanatan Sanstha and the Hindu Jan Jagran Samiti in his petition.
Khetan said he had received several anonymous death threats in the past and had complained to the Delhi Police, but they took no action. In his petition, he also urges the Supreme Court to provide protection to journalists and activists who have faced similar threats.
On May 13, Khetan had said he received a letter stating he had “crossed all levels” and had committed “sins” against Hindu saints. “It is because of you that Sadhvi Pragya Singh and Virendra Singh Tawde are in jail,” the letter read. “People like you deserve only death punishment in a Hindu Rashtra,” it said.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had expressed shock at the threatening letter and demanded action from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
Limited-time offer: Big stories, small price. Keep independent media alive. Become a Scroll member today!
Our journalism is for everyone. But you can get special privileges by buying an annual Scroll Membership. Sign up today!