Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter Harshita have reportedly received death threats accompanied by an extortion demand of ₹7 crore from an individual claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Punjab Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the person responsible for the threatening communications.
The complaint was filed on November 6 by AAP legislator Jarnail Singh in Mohali, Punjab. According to police reports, the threats were delivered through phone calls and WhatsApp messages, with the sender allegedly demanding ₹7 crore and warning of fatal consequences if the payment was not made. The individual claimed connections to the Bishnoi gang, although authorities have not verified the authenticity of that claim.
Following the complaint, Punjab Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. The investigation has been assigned to the Cyber Crime Police Station in Mohali, where officers are examining call detail records, internet protocol addresses and other digital evidence to trace the origin of the messages and identify potential suspects.
Investigators are also examining whether the threats originated from an organized criminal network or an individual falsely claiming gang affiliation. Preliminary reports have suggested that the communications could be a hoax, although police have not reached a definitive conclusion. Authorities are continuing to assess the credibility of the threats and whether there is any genuine connection to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about threats and extortion attempts targeting political figures and their families. Police have not publicly confirmed the identity of the sender or established whether the alleged threats were linked to an organized criminal group. Further developments are expected as investigators analyze the digital evidence and pursue leads in the case.
