India, Jan. 30 -- Salwan Momika, the Iraqi man infamous for burning the Quran in Sweden, has reportedly been shot dead. The Stockholm district court postponed Thursday's verdict in a case where he was a defendant.

Swedish state media reported on Thursday that Salwan Momika died from gunshot wounds after being found at his home in Hovsjo, Sodertalje, late Wednesday night.

In 2023, Salwan Momika, 38, carried out multiple Quran burnings and desecrations in Sweden. His actions gained global attention, sparking outrage in several Muslim nations and triggering riots and unrest.

Momika had said argued in the court that his protests were against the religion of Islam, not Muslims, and that he wanted to protect Sweden's people from the messages...