Arvind Kejriwal Gets Death Threat, ₹7 Crore Demand

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has allegedly received a death threat from an unidentified person claiming links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller reportedly demanded ₹7 crore and threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, if the money was not paid.

The threat was reportedly conveyed through a phone call and WhatsApp messages sent to AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, who represents the Tilak Nagar constituency in Delhi. Singh approached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Mohali on November 6, seeking police action over the alleged extortion attempt.

Mohali Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. Investigators are examining the digital trail associated with the threatening communication to identify the person responsible.

How the Alleged Threat Was Communicated to Jarnail Singh

According to the complaint, Jarnail Singh received a threatening call on his personal mobile phone from an unidentified number. The caller allegedly claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and asked the MLA to convey an extortion demand of ₹7 crore to Kejriwal.

The caller reportedly warned that Kejriwal and his daughter would be killed if the demanded amount was not paid. The threat was allegedly repeated in a WhatsApp message sent from the same number.

The WhatsApp account reportedly displayed the profile name ‘H’. The message contained the alleged ransom demand and threats against the former Delhi chief minister and his daughter.

Singh subsequently submitted a complaint to the Mohali SSP on November 6. He reportedly described the incident as a serious criminal matter, alleging that the unidentified sender had attempted to use his position as an elected representative to deliver the extortion demand and threats to Kejriwal.

Mohali Police Register Case Under BNS and IT Act

Following the complaint and an initial examination of the allegations, Mohali Police registered a case against an unidentified accused. The FIR reportedly includes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita dealing with extortion, criminal intimidation and related offences, along with a provision of the Information Technology Act.

The investigation has been assigned to Inspector Sunil Kumar of the Cyber Crime Police Station in Mohali. The police are examining the mobile number allegedly used to make the call and send the WhatsApp messages.

Investigators are expected to analyse several forms of digital evidence, including call detail records, internet protocol (IP) logs and location information. These details could help establish the origin of the communication and identify the person who allegedly issued the threats.

The investigation will also need to establish whether the sender has any genuine connection with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang or merely used the gang’s name to intimidate the recipient and strengthen the extortion demand. At this stage, the alleged gang association has not been independently established.

MLA Seeks Security for Kejriwal and His Family

Along with requesting legal action, Jarnail Singh has reportedly urged the authorities to take steps to ensure the safety of Kejriwal and his family. His request follows the alleged threat against both the AAP leader and his daughter.

The MLA has also sought a detailed examination of the phone number, call records and digital traces connected with the messages. He has called for the identification of other individuals who may have been involved in the alleged extortion attempt.

Security concerns have become an important part of the complaint because the threatening communication reportedly named a former chief minister and extended the threat to a member of his family. Any decision on additional protection would depend on the assessment of the relevant security authorities.

Why the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang’s Name Has Drawn Attention

The alleged use of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s name has added to the seriousness of the case. The gang has been associated with several high-profile extortion and criminal investigations, and its name has appeared in threats directed at individuals in different parts of India.

However, a person claiming to represent a criminal gang does not by itself establish that the organisation was involved. Criminals can also use the names of well-known gangs to create fear, increase pressure on potential targets and make extortion demands appear more credible.

For that reason, establishing the identity of the caller and verifying any alleged organisational links will be important parts of the Mohali investigation. Digital evidence, including the origin of the messages and the mobile number used, may help investigators determine whether the threat was connected to an organised criminal network or was made by someone acting independently.

Investigation Underway as Police Examine Digital Evidence

The case remains under investigation, with police examining the communication submitted as part of the complaint. The identity of the sender, the motive behind the alleged threat and the authenticity of the claimed Lawrence Bishnoi gang connection remain matters for investigators to establish.

The complaint has brought attention to an alleged extortion attempt involving a prominent political leader and his family. However, the registration of an FIR does not establish the guilt of any individual, and the allegations will need to be examined through the legal process.

Further details are expected as Mohali Police investigate the phone call, WhatsApp messages and associated digital records. The authorities have yet to publicly establish who issued the threat or whether the person had any connection with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.