India, Nov. 12 -- Chandigarh

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has allegedly received a death threat from a person claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who has demanded Rs 7 crore as ransom.

The matter came to light after Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh received a threatening phone call and WhatsApp message. The legislator subsequently approached the Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) on November 6, seeking action against the accused.

According to the complaint, the caller identified himself as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and threatened to eliminate Kejriwal if the ransom amount was not paid. The threat also extended to Kejriwal's daughter, Har...