Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): A serious extortion threat allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been reported against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, with an unidentified caller demanding Rs 7 crore and threatening to kill him and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal.
The complaint was lodged by AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, who represents Delhi’s Tilak Nagar constituency. According to the complaint, Singh received a phone call and a WhatsApp message from an unknown number on November 6, 2026, at around 6 pm. The sender’s WhatsApp profile reportedly displayed the name “~ $H”.
The individual allegedly claimed to be associated with the Lawrence gang and warned that Kejriwal and his daughter would be killed if the demanded amount was not paid. The threatening message specifically sought Rs 7 crore from the AAP leader.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, Mohali Police registered an FIR at the Cyber Crime Police Station on November 7 at 9:16 pm. The case has been filed against an unidentified person under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including Sections 308(4), 351(2), 351(3), 351(4) and 111(2). Section 66D of the Information Technology Act has also been invoked.
Inspector Sunil Kumar has been assigned the technical investigation, with police expected to examine the phone number, WhatsApp communications and other digital evidence to establish the identity of the person behind the threat.
The development comes amid Kejriwal’s repeated criticism of the BJP and the central government over the activities of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The AAP leader has previously raised concerns about alleged extortion threats and shooting incidents targeting businessmen in Delhi, besides questioning the gangster’s network and alleged political connections.
The latest complaint has brought renewed attention to security concerns surrounding the AAP leadership. Police are investigating the threat and the alleged demand for money.
