New Delhi: Former controversial Shia Waqf Board Chairman of Uttar Pradesh, Waseem Rizvi on Monday converted to Hinduism after quitting Islam. He was converted to Hinduism by Swami Yati Narsinghanand, the head priest of Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad.

Rizvi’s new name is Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi, Swami Narsinghanand said.

"I was removed from Islam. The prize money on my head is increased every Friday. Today I am embracing Sanatan Dharma," Rizvi was quoted by India Today as saying.

Swami Chakrapani Maharaj, national president of All India Hindu Mahasabha, said, "The decision of former Muslim cleric Waseem Rizvi sahab to accept Hindu Sanatan Dharma is welcome. All India Hindu Mahasabha, Sant Mahasabha welcomes him. Waseem Rizvi Sahab is now a part of our Hindu Sanatan Dharma, no fanatic should dare to issue a fatwa against him. The central and state governments should provide him proper security."

Waseem Rizvi had allegedly received threats to life after he filed a PIL in the Supreme Court seeking the removal of some verses from the Quran, which he alleged taught violence. His appeal was, however, rejected by the Supreme Court.

He also received threats after he released a book that allegedly portrayed Prophet Muhammad in a bad light.

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Mysuru (PTI): A family of four members were found dead at an apartment here on Monday, police said.

The incident happened in Vishweshwaraiah Nagar in the city.

The deceased have been identified as Chetan (45), his wife Rupali (43), and their son Kushal (15) and Chetan's mother Priyamvada (62) they said.

Citing preliminary investigation, a senior police officer said that Chetan may have fed his family members with poison and killed them before hanging himself.

However, the exact reason behind their death is yet to be ascertained, police said, adding a detailed investigation into the incident has been launched.