Kejriwal, daughter get death threats; Rs 7cr demanded in Bishnoi gang's name
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter have received death threats from an individual claiming to be part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller demanded an extortion payment of Rs 7 crore.
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This incident raises significant concerns regarding the safety of high-profile political figures and the reach of organized crime syndicates in India.
NEW DELHI: Former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal has allegedly received a death threat from a person claiming to be a member of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, with the sender demanding Rs 7 crore in extortion, news agency ANI reported.According to a complaint filed by Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh with the Mohali SSP on November 6, the MLA received threatening phone calls and WhatsApp messages from the alleged gang member.The sender reportedly threatened to kill AAP chief Kejriwal and…
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