Mohali: The Mohali Cyber Crime Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person who allegedly demanded Rs 7 crore in extortion money while threatening to kill former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal.
According to the complaint, the accused contacted Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh through a phone call and WhatsApp messages. The sender allegedly claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and asked the MLA to convey the ransom demand to Kejriwal.
The accused reportedly threatened that Kejriwal and his daughter would be killed if the money was not paid.
How Did The Accused Contact AAP MLA Jarnail Singh?
In a complaint submitted to the Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) on November 6, Jarnail Singh said he received a threatening call on his personal mobile number. A WhatsApp message from the same number followed, with the sender’s profile name appearing as ‘H’.
During the call, the unidentified person allegedly claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and demanded Rs 7 crore from Kejriwal. The caller also threatened to kill the former Delhi Chief Minister and his daughter if the demand was not met.
The extortion demand and threats were allegedly repeated in a written WhatsApp message. Jarnail Singh submitted a screenshot of the message to the police as evidence.
The MLA told the police that the accused had attempted to use his position as an elected representative to pass on the ransom demand and threats. He sought an FIR and strict action against the person responsible and anyone else involved.
Which Sections Have Been Invoked In The Mohali FIR?
Following a preliminary investigation, the Mohali Cyber Crime Police registered a case 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 mobile number allegedly used to make the call and send the WhatsApp messages has been included in the case. Inspector Sunil Kumar of the Cyber Crime Police Station has been assigned the investigation.
The accused has not been identified so far.
MLA Seeks Call Records, IP Logs And Location Details
Jarnail Singh has urged investigators to examine the call detail records (CDR), IP logs and location information linked to the mobile number used to send the threats.
He has also sought the identification and arrest of any other individuals who may have been involved in the alleged extortion attempt.
Given the threats against Kejriwal and his daughter, the MLA has requested coordination with the relevant security agencies to ensure the safety of the former Chief Minister and his family.
The police investigation is underway.
