Haridwar District Jail authorities have reported a series of threatening calls and messages from a person claiming links with the Lawrence Bishnoi group. The caller allegedly sought special treatment for inmate Sheela and warned the jail administration after calls went unanswered.
Senior superintendent Manoj Kumar Arya submitted a complaint, following which a case was registered at Sidkul police station. Police are examining the communications and gathering technical information to identify and locate the person behind them.
According to Arya’s complaint, the first call came to his mobile phone on 11 September. The caller later sent WhatsApp messages describing himself as associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi Group Punjab.
The same person allegedly made several further calls on 12 September. When Arya did not answer, the caller sent threatening messages. During a call at 10:12 on Sunday morning, he allegedly issued an open warning to the jail administration.
Sheela’s name appeared in the communications
The caller reportedly referred to Sheela, a woman held at Haridwar District Jail. He allegedly said that he visited her in the prison and warned officials not to cause her any trouble.
The messages and calls also reportedly included demands that Sheela receive whatever she wanted inside the jail. The complaint alleges that the caller sought access to phone calls and other illegal facilities for her.
Police said the caller invoked the Lawrence Bishnoi group when the alleged demands were not accepted. He also allegedly threatened to kill the senior jail superintendent.
Jail officials played the recording of the call to Sheela to help establish the caller’s identity. Sheela identified the voice as that of her husband, Himanshu Chadha, a resident of Rishikesh, according to the complaint.
Police records cited in the complaint indicate that Chadha had previously been held at Dehradun District Jail and Sitarganj Central Jail. The available account describes the identity as part of the ongoing inquiry; it does not establish the allegations through a court finding.
Sheela has several cases registered against her at Jwalapur Kotwali, according to the information provided in the complaint. The report does not state the outcome of those cases.
Police begin technical investigation
Sidkul police are using surveillance and cyber-cell assistance to examine the caller’s location and other technical details. The investigation is focused on the calls, WhatsApp messages, alleged threats and the identity of the person who sent them.
The reported threats have placed the conduct of prison operations and the safety of jail officials at the centre of the inquiry. The demand for unauthorised facilities also raises questions about alleged attempts to influence treatment of an inmate from outside the prison.
At this stage, the available information records a complaint and a police investigation. It does not indicate that a court has determined the caller’s guilt or confirmed that the Lawrence Bishnoi group made the calls.
Conclusion
Haridwar jail superintendent Manoj Kumar Arya reported threats linked by the caller to the Lawrence Bishnoi group over alleged special treatment for inmate Sheela. Sidkul police have registered a case and are using surveillance and cyber-cell support to pursue the inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What prompted the police case?
Haridwar District Jail superintendent Manoj Kumar Arya reported threatening calls and WhatsApp messages connected by the caller to the Lawrence Bishnoi group.
Q. When did the reported calls begin?
The first reported call came on 11 September. Further calls were allegedly made on 12 September, followed by a call at 10:12 on Sunday morning.
Q. Who was mentioned in the alleged threats?
The caller referred to Sheela, a woman held at Haridwar District Jail, and allegedly demanded that officials not trouble her.
Q. What facilities did the caller allegedly seek for Sheela?
The complaint alleges demands for phone calls and other illegal facilities inside the jail, along with broader special treatment.
Q. Who did Sheela identify as the caller?
After hearing the recording, Sheela identified the voice as that of her husband, Himanshu Chadha, a resident of Rishikesh.
Q. Which police unit is investigating the matter?
A case has been registered at Sidkul police station. Police are receiving assistance from surveillance teams and the cyber cell to collect technical information.
