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Gautam Gambhir death threats through two emails on the same day when terrorists killed 26 people in Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
This isn’t the first time that Gautam Gambhir has received death threats. (PTI Photo)
A 21-year-old engineering student named Jigneshsinh Parmar, who hails from Gujarat, has reportedly been identified and interrogated for allegedly sending death threat to India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir.
As per reports, Parmar was nabbed by Central District Police team on Friday before being interrogated. His family though claims he’s suffering from mental health issues.
Delhi Police says the email came from a suspicious gmail account and that they are conducting further investigation.
In a statement, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) M Harsha Vardhan said, “Parmar is an engineering student. His family claims that he is suffering from mental health issues. Further investigation is in progress.”
Gambhir, a former India cricketer and BJP MP, received death threats on the same day when terrorist killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Two emails were sent to Gambhir on April 22, both with the text, “I kill you”.
“We have been informed about an alleged threat mail received on an email ID associated with Gautam Gambhir. The matter is being investigated,” Vardhan had said in a statement.
“Gautam Gambhir is already a Delhi Police protectee and we do not comment on specific security arrangements,” he added.
The Rajinder Nagar police station was sent a complaint regarding the death threats via an email. “Dear Sir, Namaskar. As we spoke, please find below the ‘Threat Mails’ received on the mail ID of Mr Gautam Gambhir (Ex-MP), Head Coach Indian Cricket Team. Kindly register the FIR accordingly and ensure the safety and security of the family,” the complaint read.
Gambhir played a key role in India’s two world cup title winning campaigns in 2007 (World T20) and 2011 (ODI World Cup). He was named the head coach last year and oversaw the team’s Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year in Dubai.
In 2022, Gambhir had received similar death threats following which his security was tightened.
