Harpal Singh Cheema condemns death threat to Arvind Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly condemned BJP's links in the death threat and extortion demand of Rs 7 crore to party national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that preliminary investigation has indicated the accused having direct or indirect links with the BJP. AAP Punjab leaders condemned the threat and clarified that strict legal action will be taken against those involved, and such threats will neither scare AAP leaders nor stop them from working for the people.

Senior AAP leader and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that the person giving the threat belongs to Haryana and preliminary investigation has revealed his direct or indirect links with the BJP. He said, "The BJP wants to spoil the peaceful atmosphere of Punjab and create an environment of fear and insecurity in the state."

The senior AAP leader further said, "Punjab is a peace-loving state and the people here fully understand the hidden intentions behind such attempts to spread terror and disrupt communal harmony. Any attempt to put the life of any political leader in danger and create fear among the people will not be tolerated."

The Cabinet Minister emphasized that strict legal action will be taken against the person giving the death threat. He assured that this matter will be dealt with strictly and in accordance with the law.

Reiterating the Punjab government's commitment to maintain peace and law and order, Harpal Singh Cheema said, "Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the government is fully committed to ensuring the safety of its people. The Bhagwant Mann government will not let anyone disrupt the peace of Punjab and will take every necessary step to maintain law and order."

AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal also strongly condemned the death threat given to AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, stating that a demand for a ransom of Rs 7 crore has been made by a gangster in connection with this threat.

He further said, "Punjab Police has traced the accused, who is a resident of Haryana, and an FIR has been registered in Mohali in this regard. Preliminary investigation shows that the accused has links with the BJP. Such attempts have been made with the objective of spoiling the peaceful atmosphere of Punjab for political gains and creating fear among the people."

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, "AAP leaders are neither afraid nor will we bow down to such threats. We will not stop working for the people of Punjab and the country. Those involved in this conspiracy should be exposed before the public. Strict legal action will be taken against them and they will be sent to jail."

Nothing has yet been proved in court.

Key developments

• Arvind Kejriwal received a death threat and an extortion demand of Rs 7 crore.
• The accused is a resident of Haryana and preliminary investigation points to BJP links.
• An FIR has been registered in Mohali and police are investigating the matter.