BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain gets threat from ISIS

New Delhi, Jan 22: BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain has received a threat letter purportedly sent by the ISIS, police said on Friday.

Hussain, who is also the party spokesperson, said that the letter arrived at his residence in New Delhi area through post. He reported the matter to the police and lodged a complaint at North Avenue police station here.

The letter was typed in Urdu and English and contained abusive words against him and the party in general, the former MP said.

"I had received such threats over social media before. I will continue on my path of nationalism," Hussain said.

DCP (New Delhi) Jatin Narwal said the police has received the complaint and they are looking into the matter.

PTI