Extortionist targets former Delhi Chief Minister for Rs 7 crore

Delhi's former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter Harshita are currently facing severe death threats from an unknown individual claiming direct affiliation with the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi criminal network. Jarnail Singh, representing Tilak Nagar constituency, reported receiving multiple menacing phone communications and WhatsApp messages from the extortionist. According to his official statement, the caller demanded Rs 7 crore in ransom, warning that both the politician and his daughter would be killed if the funds were withheld. Responding to this severe intimidation, Singh approached the Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police on November 6 to register a formal grievance and formally request heightened security protocols for the targeted family.

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Cyber investigation underway

Mohali Police have swiftly registered a criminal case, invoking strict sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alongside the Information Technology Act. Inspector Sunil Kumar from the Cyber Crime Police Station is currently leading the tracking efforts. Digital forensic teams are actively analyzing IP logs, mobile tower locations, and specific call metadata to unmask the suspect's exact location. Elected officials facing organized crime intimidation require robust security frameworks, especially given recent extortion trends affecting prominent public figures across northern India. This recent episode is not the first time the 58-year-old politician has dealt with severe intimidation. During his active tenure in 2019, his central office intercepted threatening emails, prompting an immediate security review by local authorities. Law enforcement agencies remain on high alert as they work to neutralize this latest criminal attempt.