CHANDIGARH: A troubling pattern of threatening calls targeting singers and producers in Punjab persists, with gangsters operating abroad increasingly targeting artists for ransom demands. In the latest incident, a well-known singer from Punjab became the victim of a threatening call, which has left her family in fear.
According to sources, the incident occurred a week ago when the singer received a menacing call from a number registered in Haryana via WhatsApp. The singer’s husband and manager answered the call, during which the caller demanded to know her location. Fearing for her safety, the singer gave a false location in response to the threat. However, the caller continued to threaten her, stating that no matter where she was, they would eventually find her.
Distressed by the threatening nature of the call, the singer’s family has reportedly refrained from contacting the police, choosing instead to deal with the situation privately. Sources close to the family revealed that the atmosphere in the household has been one of constant fear and anxiety since the call, leaving them hesitant to take immediate action.
Meanwhile, local police have confirmed that they have not received any official complaint regarding the incident. Authorities stated that should the singer’s family decide to file a report, they will launch a swift investigation into the matter. The police emphasized that they are committed to investigating any threats made to public figures, especially those in the entertainment industry, and will work to bring the perpetrators to justice.
This incident is part of a broader pattern where gangsters, often operating from abroad, use threats and intimidation to extort money from the region’s entertainment industry. Singers, producers, and other artists have increasingly been targeted by these criminals, creating a climate of fear in the Punjab music community.
The police are urging all victims of such threats to come forward and file complaints so that proper investigations can be carried out. As these incidents continue, local authorities are under mounting pressure to take decisive action to ensure the safety of public figures and prevent the further spread of criminal activity targeting the entertainment sector.
