The husband of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor in Mohali has allegedly received an extortion threat demanding ₹2 crore. The caller reportedly claimed links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and threatened to kill him if the money was not paid.
According to the information, Balongi police station has registered a case of extortion and criminal intimidation against a person identified as Arju. Police have started an investigation into the matter.
As per the complaint, the councillor’s husband had been receiving repeated calls on WhatsApp and from international phone numbers. He reportedly disconnected these calls several times.
However, the caller later contacted the councillor’s son and allegedly threatened him. The accused reportedly told him that if his father failed to pay ₹2 crore, he would face serious consequences.
The threat was reportedly made in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, raising concerns over the safety of the councillor’s family.
Following the complaint, Balongi police registered a case against the accused and initiated an investigation. Police are looking into the phone calls and the identity of the person behind the threats.
Further details about the accused, the source of the calls and the alleged gang connection are yet to emerge as the investigation continues.