Chandigarh: Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has condemned the alleged death threat and ₹7 crore ransom demand targeting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal. He stated that the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government would take strict action against those responsible and would not allow anyone to disturb peace and law and order in Punjab.
AAP leaders also alleged that preliminary findings indicated the accused had direct or indirect links with the BJP. These claims were made by party representatives following the reported threat.
What Did Harpal Singh Cheema Say About the Threat?
Senior AAP leader and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the person who allegedly issued the threat belongs to Haryana. He claimed that preliminary findings had indicated the accused’s direct or indirect association with the BJP.
Cheema alleged that attempts were being made to disturb Punjab’s peaceful atmosphere and create fear and insecurity among residents.
He said Punjab was a peace-loving state and warned that threats against political leaders or attempts to disturb communal harmony would not be tolerated.
Punjab Government Assures Strict Legal Action
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to public safety, Cheema said the administration was determined to maintain peace and law and order under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership.
He asserted that anyone involved in the threat would face strict legal action in accordance with the law.
The minister also maintained that the government would take all necessary steps to protect the people of Punjab and prevent any attempt to disturb the state’s peaceful environment.
Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Reveals ₹7 Crore Ransom Demand
AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal also condemned the alleged threat against Arvind Kejriwal.
According to Dhaliwal, a gangster had issued the death threat along with a ransom demand of ₹7 crore. He said Punjab Police had traced the accused, who reportedly belongs to Haryana, and an FIR had been registered in Mohali.
Dhaliwal also claimed that preliminary findings pointed towards the accused having links with the BJP.
AAP Leaders Say Threats Will Not Stop Their Work
Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said such threats would not intimidate AAP leaders or prevent them from continuing their work for the people of Punjab and the country.
He demanded that everyone involved in the alleged conspiracy be identified and brought before the law.
Dhaliwal urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation and take stringent action against the accused and anyone else found involved in the matter.
The Punjab Police investigation is expected to establish the circumstances behind the alleged threat, the ransom demand and the accused’s connections.
