Mumbai: Diljit Dosanjh’s Mumbai concert is set to go ahead at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on November 27, despite a reported bomb threat email that allegedly named the event as one of its targets. Security arrangements for the show are being strengthened, with additional personnel, expanded entry checks and traffic restrictions expected around the venue.
According to a report by Mid-day, the singer will perform at the same venue as scheduled. The reported threat email was also sent to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Police reportedly conducted checks at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse after receiving the threat, but nothing suspicious was found. However, security agencies are expected to maintain heightened vigilance before and during the concert.
More Entry Gates To Be Covered By Security Checks
According to a source quoted by Mid-day, security checks will be expanded from the usual three gates to five gates. The venue will reportedly be inspected both on the day before the concert and on the event day.
The security arrangements are also expected to include a substantial increase in personnel. The source said that for Dosanjh’s Delhi concert on October 30, an initial plan to deploy 400 private security personnel was revised after police recommended increasing the number to between 1,500 and 2,000.
Similar arrangements are expected for the Mumbai show.
No-Car Zone And Traffic Restrictions Around Venue
The report also cited plans for a 500 to 700-metre no-car zone around the concert venue, along with traffic restrictions.
Plainclothes police personnel are expected to be deployed around Dosanjh, while additional security arrangements will reportedly be made at his hotel.
Organisers have also been instructed not to disclose details of the singer’s accommodation or arrival schedule. According to the source, these details are to remain confidential, including from photographers and paparazzi.
Concertgoers May Face Thorough Screening
Security checks are also expected to cover concertgoers. A source cited in the report said that attendees’ phones would be thoroughly checked as part of the screening process.
With the November 27 performance approaching, the organisers and security agencies are expected to implement the additional measures to manage the event and protect attendees.
