Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has allegedly received death threats from a person claiming to be associated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, who demanded ₹7 crore in extortion money. The caller reportedly threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, if the amount was not paid.
The threat was communicated to AAP MLA Jarnail Singh through phone calls and WhatsApp messages. Following a complaint submitted by the legislator to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohali, on November 6, 2026, the Mohali Cyber Crime Police registered a case against an unidentified accused. The police have initiated an investigation to establish the sender’s identity and verify the alleged connection with the gang.
Threats Through Calls And Messages
According to the complaint, Jarnail Singh, the AAP MLA from Delhi’s Tilak Nagar constituency, received a threatening phone call on his personal mobile number, followed by a WhatsApp message from the same number. The sender’s WhatsApp profile reportedly displayed the name ‘H’. During the call, the individual allegedly identified himself as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and asked Singh to convey a message to Kejriwal demanding ₹7 crore.
The caller reportedly threatened that Kejriwal and his daughter would be killed if the money was not paid. The extortion demand and death threats were subsequently repeated in a written WhatsApp message. In his complaint, Singh stated that the accused had attempted to use his position as an elected public representative to communicate the demand and intimidate the former Chief Minister.
He described the incident as a serious criminal matter and sought legal action against the person responsible and any individuals associated with the alleged threat. The complaint also included a screenshot of the threatening WhatsApp message, which was submitted to the authorities as supporting evidence.
Police Begin Investigation
Following a preliminary examination of the complaint, the Mohali Cyber Crime Police registered a case against an unidentified person under Sections 308(4), 351(2), 351(3), 351(4) and 111(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 66D of the Information Technology Act.
The provisions relate to offences including extortion, criminal intimidation and cheating through personation using communication devices or computer resources. Inspector Sunil Kumar of the Cyber Crime Police Station has been assigned the investigation. Singh has urged the police to examine the call detail records (CDR), internet protocol (IP) logs and location details associated with the mobile number used to make the threats. He has also sought the identification and arrest of other individuals who may have been involved in the incident. Additionally, the legislator has requested coordination with the relevant security agencies to ensure the safety of Kejriwal and his family in view of the alleged threats.
However, the available reports do not establish whether the person who sent the messages has any actual association with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The investigation is expected to examine the identity of the sender and the authenticity of the alleged gang connection. No arrest has been reported so far.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
Threats of violence and extortion against public representatives and their families are serious concerns that must be addressed through a fair and effective law enforcement response. Regardless of political affiliations, every individual has the right to personal safety, and disagreements or differences in political views must never become grounds for intimidation or violence.
At the same time, allegations of criminal activity should be investigated thoroughly, with authorities establishing facts before attributing responsibility to any individual or organisation. The use of a gang’s name to threaten people also highlights the need for stronger cybercrime monitoring, timely investigation and public awareness about digital intimidation and extortion attempts.
Ensuring the safety of citizens requires accountability, cooperation between law enforcement agencies and a justice system that responds without fear or favour. How can authorities strengthen action against organised extortion and online threats while ensuring that every citizen, irrespective of their position or political affiliation, feels safe?
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