'Don’t worry you are next': JK Rowling receives death threat after attack on Salman Rushdie

British author JK Rowlingreceived a death threat after she posted a message on Twitter denouncing the attack on Salman Rushdie.

Rowling said: "Horrifying news. Feeling very sick right now. Let him be ok." The author then posted screenshots of her replies after a Twitter user threatened her saying: "Don’t worry, you are next."

Rowling while raising safety concerns reported the matter to @TwitterSupport saying: "Any chance of some support?"

Reports say police are now investigating the death threat toRowling. Meanwhile, Salman Rushdie remained hospitalised on Saturday after undergoing emergency surgery. Rushdie's book agent Andrew Wylie had said he is likely to lose an eye.

Watch:Rushdie on ventilator after a stabbing attack

President Joe Biden also condemned the "vicious" attack. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wished the India-born writer a speedy recoveryand said: "No one should be threatened or harmed on the basis of what they have written."

Police identified 24-year-old man Hadi Matar from New Jersey as the assailant. Hadi allegedly rushed on stage and attacked Rushdie with a knife stabbing him multiple times. Rushdie suffered injuries in the neck and abdomen.

Hadi has been charged with attempt to murder. Reports claim Hadi pleaded not guiltyin a New York court.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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