New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has received a death threat. The threat, allegedly made in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demands a ransom of ₹7 crore. The Delhi Police is investigating the matter.
The matter came to light following a complaint by Jarnail Singh, AAP MLA from Tilak Nagar. He told police that he received a call and a WhatsApp message from a person. The caller identified himself as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and claimed to have connections with members of the gang based abroad.
Jarnail Singh filed a complaint with the police in Mohali, Punjab, on November 6. According to the complaint, the caller demanded ₹7 crore and threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter Harshita Kejriwal if the money was not paid.
Cyber Crime Unit investigating
Mohali Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the IT Act. The investigation has been assigned to Cyber Crime Unit officer Sunil Kumar.
According to investigators, the police are examining call records, Internet Protocol (IP) logs, and location data associated with the mobile number used to make the threat. Meanwhile, Jarnail Singh has also demanded increased security for Arvind Kejriwal and his family.
It is noteworthy that the Aam Aadmi Party is in power in Punjab, with Bhagwant Mann as Chief Minister. Assembly elections are due in the state in a few months.
Lawrence Bishnoi Gang in the News Again
After the alleged threat to Arvind Kejriwal, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has once again come into the spotlight. This gang has previously been implicated in numerous cases of extortion, shootings, and targeted killings.
According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Lawrence Bishnoi, while in prison, operated his syndicate in connivance with Goldy Brar and other criminals based abroad. This network used local shooters and safe havens in several states.