Highlight
- Punjabi singer Jani claims he received death threats from gangsters
- He has sought protection from Punjab CM and police
- The Mumbai Police recently approved a gun license to Salman Khan after he received death threats.
Punjabi singer-songwriter Jani Johan has written to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann seeking police protection after receiving death threats. In his letter, the ‘Bijli’ singer claimed that he had received death threats from gangsters and had requested Punjab CM, ADGP and SSP Mohali to step up his security.
Jani Johann’s letter
Known for his songs ‘Bijli’ and ‘Titli’, Jani said in his letter, “He and his manager Dilraj Singh Nanda had received several threatening calls from anti-social elements, gangsters etc. and the same thing happened. Discussed with Mohali, State Administration, SAS Nagar (Mohali).” At the same time, he said that ‘he fears for the safety of himself and his family.
“Due to such threats, I have already moved my family abroad and my manager and I are going through even worse mental pressure because of these threats,” he said.
After the brutal murder of Sidhu Moosewala in broad daylight, Punjabi actors have become more alert about their safety and the shooting conditions of the film at various outlying locations in Punjab are in danger and ‘it is really difficult for them to go to outer space for shooting’ . For your daily professional/personal work.’ Read also: Salman Khan’s death threat: Bollywood actor gets bulletproof SUV worth Rs 1.5 crore, watch video
salman khan applied for gun license
Recently, Salman applied for a gun license after he allegedly received death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gang. Following his request from the authorities, the Mumbai Police issued the gun license. The police had also beefed up the security of the actor and according to reports, Salman had also made his vehicle bulletproof for added security during the journey. Salman had recently met Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar and Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Vishwas Nangre Patil in this regard.
Sidhu Moose Wala murder
On May 29, a Punjabi singer was shot dead by assailants in Jawaharke village of Punjab’s Mansa district. The incident took place a day after Punjab Police withdrew the security of 424 others. He had joined the Congress party in December last year ahead of the assembly elections. Police believed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to be the “mastermind” behind the murder. According to the police, the singer was killed in retaliation for the murder of young Akali leader Vicky Middukheda last year. Read also: Sidhu Moose Wala’s father applied ink on his son’s face, singer’s mother wrote ‘Sarvan Put’
Punjab Police on Monday said it has arrested five members of the gang of Lawrence Bishnoi, the alleged mastermind of the murder of singer Sidhu Musewala.