Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has allegedly received a serious death threat. A caller, identifying himself as a member of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanded ₹7 crore and threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, if the money was not paid.
The threat was brought to light by AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, who represents Delhi’s Tilak Nagar constituency. Singh reported that he received both a threatening phone call and WhatsApp messages from the individual claiming gang affiliation. The caller explicitly instructed Singh to convey the ransom demand to Mr. Kejriwal.
Police Launch Investigation into Death Threat
Following the complaint filed by MLA Jarnail Singh with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Mohali, Punjab, on November 6, authorities swiftly registered a case. The complaint led to an FIR being lodged under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act.
Mohali Police have assigned the crucial investigation to their cybercrime unit. Investigators are now focused on identifying the caller, tracing the origin of the communication, and verifying the authenticity of the claimed affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The gang’s name has frequently appeared in high-profile cases involving extortion and targeted violence.
Uncertainty Surrounds Caller's Identity
While initial reports highlighted the caller's claim of being from the Bishnoi gang, subsequent police findings cited in some reports suggest the call might have been fake, potentially originating from Rohtak. However, authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the definitive findings of their ongoing investigation.
The incident has drawn significant attention given the gravity of death threats against a prominent political figure. Police have not publicly disclosed whether additional security measures have been implemented for Mr. Kejriwal or his family following the complaint. The investigation remains active, and no arrests have been publicly announced at the time of this report.