Caller allegedly claimed links with Lawrence Bishnoi gang and threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter Harshita if the money was not paid; Mohali Cyber Crime Police investigating the case
Mohali, November 12: A serious security concern has emerged after former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal allegedly received a death threat from a person claiming to represent the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who demanded an extortion payment of Rs 7 crore. The threat came to light after AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, representing Delhi’s Tilak Nagar constituency, approached the police in Mohali with a complaint about threatening phone calls and WhatsApp messages.
According to the complaint, the caller claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and allegedly demanded Rs 7 crore, warning of fatal consequences if the money was not paid. The threat was reportedly directed not only at Kejriwal but also at his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal. The caller’s claim of gang affiliation has not been independently established, and investigators are working to determine the identity of the person behind the communications.
Jarnail Singh submitted his complaint to the Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police on November 6, seeking police intervention over the alleged threats. Following the complaint, Mohali Police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. The investigation has been entrusted to Inspector Sunil Kumar of the Cyber Crime Police Station.
Digital trail under investigation
Investigators are examining the phone numbers used to make the calls and send the WhatsApp messages. Call records, internet protocol (IP) logs and location-related data are being analysed to establish where the communications originated and identify the person responsible.
The use of phone calls and messaging platforms in the alleged extortion attempt has brought the digital dimension of organised criminal intimidation into focus. The police will also examine whether the caller acted independently or was connected to a wider network operating through individuals based outside India. At this stage, the alleged association with the Bishnoi gang remains a claim made by the caller and is part of the investigation.
Security sought for Kejriwal and family
In his complaint, Jarnail Singh also urged the authorities to ensure adequate security for Kejriwal and his family in view of the alleged threat. The reported targeting of a prominent political leader and a family member has added to concerns over the seriousness of the matter.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the challenge posed by extortion threats in which callers invoke the names of organised criminal gangs to intimidate public figures and demand large sums of money. However, law enforcement agencies will have to establish whether the individual involved in this case has any genuine connection with the gang or merely used its name to create fear.
With the case registered, the focus is now on digital forensics and tracing the source of the communications. Police are expected to pursue the technical leads to establish the caller’s identity, verify the alleged gang connection and determine whether others were involved in the extortion attempt.
