Ludhiana, Oct 19 Punjab’s Shahi Imam, Maulana Muhammad Usman Rahmani Ludhianvi, received a death threat on his phone from an unknown number while on a visit to Bathinda, a representative said on Monday.
Jama Masjid Ludhiana president Muhammad Mustakeem said the Imam immediately informed the Ludhiana police after the threat.
The Imam had earlier also been threatened through a letter and on social media.
Mustakeem said repeated letters and emails have been sent to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav and the Ludhiana Police Commissioner seeking security.
The administration and the Jama Masjid team are taking the matter seriously, he said.
(PTI News)
