Man who sent death threat from ISIS Kashmir to Indian cricket head coach turns out to be Hindu

The Indian police arrested a 21-year-old engineering student who allegedly sent death threats posing as "ISIS Kashmir" to former BJP MP and current head coach of India's men’s cricket team, Gautam Gambhir. The suspect was later identified as a Hindu.

According to Indian media reports, Gambhir received two threatening emails on his Gmail account on April 22, the same day as the Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

The emails contained the message "I kill you," with the sender falsely identifying themselves as "ISIS Kashmir."

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Following the threats, Gambhir filed a complaint with the Delhi Police, requesting urgent action to ensure his and his family's safety.

"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.

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Confirming the case, DCP (Central) M Harsha Vardhan told Indian media, "We have been informed about an alleged threat mail received on an email ID associated with Gautam Gambhir. The matter is being investigated."

On Sunday, the Delhi Police arrested 21-year-old Jigneshsinh Parmar from Gujarat in connection with the threats. Meanwhile, the suspect’s family has claimed that he is mentally unstable.