Kejriwal gets death threat, Rs 7 cr ransom demanded

NEW DELHI, NOV 12 (AGENCIES): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal allegedly received a death threat and an extortion demand of Rs 7 crore from a person claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Punjab Police said on Thursday. The accused also threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, if the money was not paid.
According to police, Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh received a threatening phone call and a WhatsApp message from the accused, who identified himself as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and demanded Rs 7 crore from Kejriwal.
Based on the MLA’s complaint, Mohali Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the BNS and the Information Technology Act. The investigation has been assigned to Inspector Sunil Kumar of the Cyber Crime Police Station.