Arvind Kejriwal Receives Death Threat With Extortion Demand From Alleged Gang

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, received death threats from an individual claiming to represent the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, according to a police complaint filed in Mohali.

The threats and a demand for seven crore rupees were reported by Jarnail Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party member of the legislative assembly representing Tilak Nagar, on November 6.

Singh stated that he received a phone call and a WhatsApp message from an unidentified sender who warned that the money must be paid to ensure the safety of the family.

The incident has prompted security concerns for the former chief minister, leading to a formal request for increased protection for him and his family members.

In his complaint, Singh quoted the caller as saying, "Lawrence Bishnoi gang se bol raha hun, Arvind Kejriwal ko bol de, 7 crore de do nahin to Arvind Kejriwal or uski ladki Harshita Kejriwal ko jaan se maar dunga."

The Mohali police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, assigning the investigation to the local cyber crime police station.

Investigators are currently analyzing call detail records, IP logs, and location data associated with the mobile number used to contact the legislator.

Singh expressed concern that his position as an elected official was being exploited to deliver criminal threats to the party leader.

"Given his stature as a high-profile figure, the threat has caused national and public security risks," Singh wrote in his complaint to the Mohali senior superintendent of police.

Authorities have not yet identified the suspect behind the messages, nor have they confirmed any direct link between the caller and the organized crime network mentioned in the threat.

Police continue to coordinate with security agencies to determine the origin of the communication and to ensure the safety of the individuals targeted by the extortion attempt.