Chandigarh: Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh has reportedly received a serious death threat, sending shockwaves through the regional music industry and raising fresh concerns over the nexus between crime and public figures.
An audio clip, allegedly featuring gangster Lucky Patial, has surfaced online. In the recording, the speaker issues a direct warning to the singer, claiming that despite any security arrangements, he would not be spared. The message, laced with intimidation, suggests that Aulakh is being specifically targeted.
The threat comes shortly after a high-profile killing in Chandigarh’s Sector 9, where a property dealer, Chamanpreet Singh, was shot dead earlier this week. The assailants reportedly fired multiple rounds, leaving the victim dead on the spot. Patial has claimed responsibility for the attack through social media posts, alleging that the victim had been sharing sensitive information with rival groups.
In the same audio, references are made to the killing, with the speaker attempting to justify the act and issuing further warnings to others. Aulakh’s name is mentioned directly, with claims that he has been misleading followers about his location while staying in Punjab.
Investigators are examining the authenticity of the audio clip and its possible links to the recent murder. Security agencies are also assessing whether the threat to the singer is credible and if additional protection measures are required.
Sources indicate that the victim of the Chandigarh shooting had previously attended a public event hosted by Aulakh in Mohali earlier this year. Photographs from the event had surfaced on social media, showing the victim among attendees.
The emergence of such threats has once again highlighted the growing concerns over criminal groups using digital platforms to issue warnings and claim responsibility for violent acts. Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the matter, but a probe is believed to be underway.
Meanwhile, the incident has prompted unease among fans and members of the entertainment industry, with calls for tighter security and swift action against those responsible for issuing threats.
