Gautam Gambhir Receives Death Threats from ISIS Kashmir Over Pahalgam Terror Attack
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, has received a death threat from ‘ISIS Kashmir’ after the city of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir was rocked by a deadly terror attack on Tuesday. News agency ANI quoted the Office of Gautam Gambhir as saying that the former BJP MP reached out to the police and filed an official complaint to safeguard his family’s security.
Background
Gambhir got the threat via e-mail, which contained three chilling words ‘I Kill You’, reported India Today. He recently came back to India after a holiday trip with family to France. Gambhir has been away from the limelight after India’s Champions Trophy win in March.
On Tuesday, he received two threatening emails, one in the afternoon and another in the evening, both conveying the same message. This was not the first instance of such threats; in November 2021, while serving as a Member of Parliament, Gambhir had received a similar email.
Key Findings
Gambhir approached the Delhi Police, filing a formal complaint for an FIR and seeking measures to safeguard his family’s security. The emails contained the same message ‘I Kill You’, indicating a pattern of threats against him.
Future Outlook
The Pahalgam terror attacks have sparked concerns about the safety of Indian sporting personalities. Gambhir has raised his voice against the attacks, promising that those responsible will pay and that India will strike back.
Gambhir has enjoyed his time as head coach lately, having led India to an undefeated Champions Trophy win in March. However, his tenure was marred by controversy over leaked dressing room chats and a series of losses to Australia and New Zealand.
This news summary was generated based on an article originally reported by Hindustan Times.
