Arvind Kejriwal Gets Death Threat Allegedly From Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, Rs 7 Crore Ransom Demanded

New Delhi: Delhi Police are investigating an alleged death threat against former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, reportedly issued in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

The caller allegedly demanded Rs 7 crore and threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, if the money was not paid.

The threat was reported by AAP’s Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh, who received a phone call and WhatsApp message from a person claiming to be a gang member with overseas links.

According to Singh’s complaint, filed with Mohali Police on November 6, the caller issued threats against Kejriwal and his family.

Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. A cybercrime officer, Sunil Kumar, has been assigned to investigate the matter.

Investigators are examining call records, IP logs and location data to trace the source of the threat. Singh has also sought enhanced security for Kejriwal and his family.