- Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter Harshita were allegedly threatened with death by a caller claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
- The caller allegedly demanded ₹7 crore through a phone call and WhatsApp message received by AAP MLA Jarnail Singh on November 6.
- Mohali Police have registered a case under relevant BNS and IT Act provisions, and the Cyber Crime Police Station is investigating the matter.
New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, have allegedly received death threats from an individual claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller reportedly demanded ₹7 crore and threatened to kill both if the money was not paid.
Punjab Police have registered a case following a complaint by AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, who represents the Tilak Nagar constituency in Delhi.
According to the complaint, the accused contacted Singh through a phone call and a WhatsApp message on November 6. The caller allegedly identified himself as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and asked the MLA to convey the ransom demand to Kejriwal.
₹7 Crore Extortion Demand Made Through AAP MLA
Jarnail Singh approached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Mohali, Punjab, on November 6 and submitted a formal complaint regarding the alleged threat.
As stated in the complaint, the caller demanded ₹7 crore and warned that Kejriwal and his daughter would be killed if the amount was not paid.
The caller allegedly used both a phone call and a WhatsApp message to communicate the threat. Singh reportedly submitted details of the communication to the police and sought action against the unidentified person.
Mohali Police Register Case, Cyber Crime Unit Investigates
Following the complaint, Mohali Police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act.
The investigation has been assigned to the Cyber Crime Police Station in SAS Nagar (Mohali).
Investigators are examining the communication and attempting to establish the identity of the person who allegedly sent the threats. The complaint has also raised concerns about the safety of Kejriwal and his family.
Security Concerns Raised for Kejriwal and Family
The alleged threat has raised security concerns for the AAP national convenor and his daughter.
Jarnail Singh has reportedly requested the authorities to take appropriate steps to ensure their safety. The police investigation will seek to establish the identity of the caller and verify the claims made in the threatening communication.
At this stage, the person’s alleged association with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has not been independently established. The investigation is expected to determine whether the caller had any genuine connection with the gang or was using its name to issue threats and demand money.
Investigation Underway
The case has drawn attention because the alleged threat targets a former Chief Minister and a member of his family.
Police are investigating the complaint and the communications received by the AAP MLA. Further details about the accused and the motive behind the alleged extortion demand are awaited.
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