Death Threat To Arvind Kejriwal Deemed A Hoax
· India · India Today, NDTV
A death threat issued against Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter has been confirmed as a hoax by Punjab Police. The threat, which demanded Rs 7 crore in extortion money, was reported by AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, who claimed the caller identified as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have apprehended a retired clerk from Rohtak in connection with the case and stated he has no links to the gang. The investigation was conducted by the Cyber Crime Police Station in Mohali. Kejriwal had previously received similar death threats during his tenure as Delhi Chief Minister in 2019.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing security concerns surrounding high-profile political leaders and the misuse of gang names to incite fear through extortion hoaxes.
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