Punjabi singer Jaani receives death threats, writes to CM Bhagwant Mann for protection

Jaani, a popular Punjabi singer and lyricist, is said to have received death threats and is now seeking police protection. After receiving alleged death threats from gangsters, the Filhaal songwriter allegedly wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann pleading with him to beef up his security.

Known for his ‘Bijli’ and ‘Titli’ songs, Jaani, in his letter, said “he and his manager Dilraj Singh Nandha had received threat calls so many times from anti-social elements, gangsters etc., and the same matter was also discussed with the SP Mohali, State administration, SAS Nagar (Mohali).” Also, he added that ‘he is fearful of his and his family’s security.

“Due to such threats, I have already shifted my family abroad and I and my manager are going through worse mental pressure due to these threats,” he said.

Following Sidhu Moosewala’s brutal murder in broad daylight, the Punjabi artistes have become more vigilant of their security and the situation to shoot movie at various outdoor locations in Punjab is threatening and ‘it is really hard for him to go to an outdoor location for shooting or for his daily professional/personal work.’

Salman Khan applied for a gun license.

Salman recently applied for a gun licence after receiving a death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi and the Goldie Brar gang. Mumbai Police issued him a gun licence after he requested one. The police had increased the actor’s security, and according to reports, Salman had his vehicle bulletproofed for added safety while travelling. In this regard, Salman met recently with Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar and Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Vishwas Nangre Patil.

Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder

On May 29, assailants shot and killed the Punjabi singer in Jawaharke village in Punjab’s Mansa district. The incident occurred a day after Punjab police removed his security, along with 424 others. He joined the Congress party in December of last year, ahead of the Assembly elections. The police identified gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as the “mastermind” of the murder. According to police, the singer was murdered in retaliation for the murder of youth Akali leader Vicky Middukhera last year.