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Kejriwal, daughter get death threats; Rs 7cr demanded in Bishnoi gang's name

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In short

Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh alerted the Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police on November 6 after receiving explicit phone calls and WhatsApp messages targeting Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter Harshita. The caller demanded Rs 7 crore in exchange for their lives, identifying as an operative of the Bishnoi gang. Investigators have since opened formal criminal proceedings to identify the sender. Cyber crime units are currently tracing the suspect using communications logs and digital footprints.

Key points

  • Mohali Police officially registered charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Inf…: Mohali Police officially registered charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
  • Cyber Crime Police Station Inspector Sunil Kumar is leading the technical investigation i…: Cyber Crime Police Station Inspector Sunil Kumar is leading the technical investigation into the suspect.
  • Officers are actively analyzing phone call records, device location details, and IP logs…: Officers are actively analyzing phone call records, device location details, and IP logs to track the perpetrator.

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NEW DELHI: Former Delhi chief minister and

Aam Aadmi Party supremo

Arvind Kejriwal has allegedly received a death threat from a person claiming to be a member of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, with the sender demanding Rs 7 crore in extortion, news agency ANI reported.

According to a complaint filed by Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh with the Mohali SSP on November 6, the MLA received threatening phone calls and WhatsApp messages from the alleged gang member.

The sender reportedly threatened to kill AAP chief Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, if the

extortion demand was not met.

Mohali Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. The investigation has been assigned to Inspector Sunil Kumar of the Cyber Crime Police Station.

Police are examining the suspect's call records, IP logs and location details as part of the probe.

Jarnail Singh has also sought security for Kejriwal and his family, according to the report.

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