Arvind Kejriwal and daughter allegedly threatened over ransom demand. (Img: X)
New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has allegedly received a death threat from a person claiming to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller reportedly demanded Rs 7 crore ransom and threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, if the money was not paid.
The matter came to light after Jarnail Singh, AAP MLA from Delhi's Tilak Nagar constituency, received a threatening phone call and WhatsApp messages. He lodged a complaint with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Mohali on November 6.
As per the complaint, the caller identified himself as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and demanded Rs 7 crore in Kejriwal's name. He allegedly warned of serious consequences if the amount was not paid. However, it is yet to be established whether the individual has any actual links with the said gang.
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The threat also mentioned Kejriwal's daughter, Harshita, raising concerns about the safety of the former Delhi Chief Minister and his family.
Acting on the complaint, Mohali Police registered an FIR, and a case was filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
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Police are investigating the matter and examining call detail records, IP logs and location information linked to the mobile number used to issue the threat. These details are being analysed to establish the caller's identity and trace his whereabouts.
Investigators are also trying to determine whether the caller is genuinely connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang or merely using its name to intimidate Kejriwal and extort money. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
