Punjabi singer Dilnoor has reported receiving a threatening call demanding a ransom of Rs 10 crore from his friend, fellow artist B Praak. The call, allegedly from an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, warned of severe consequences if the payment was not made within a week.
According to his complaint to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohali, the caller had identified himself as Arju Bishnoi, allegedly an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, news agency ANI reported.
According to Dilnoor’s complaint, he received two missed phone calls from an overseas number on January 5, which he did not answer. On January 6, Dilnoor said that he received another call from a different overseas number, which he answered but soon disconnected as the conversation seemed suspicious.
Immediately afterwards, Dilnoor said that he received a voice message containing the ransom threat. In the purported audio message, the caller allegedly stated that Rs 10 crore must be paid within a week, otherwise B Praak would face serious harm, according to the report.
Dilnoor receives voice message with ransom threat
The caller warned that the threat should not be taken lightly and claimed links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, stating that he was operating from outside India. Dilnoor lodged a written complaint with SSP Mohali on January 6. Police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
B Praak is a well-known name in Bollywood and the Punjabi music industry, with several chart-topping songs to his credit. Some of his popular works include Teri Mitti from Kesari, Filhall, Pachtaoge, Ranjha from Shershaah, Maana Dil, and Kesariyo Rang.
The threat comes amid a series of recent extortion and firing incidents linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Earlier this year, miscreants fired around 25 rounds outside a businessman’s house in Rohini, New Delhi. Similar incidents were reported in West Vihar and East Delhi, following a pattern of threat calls followed by gunfire.
Delhi Police have claimed that the accused involved in two such incidents were later arrested after encounters. Investigation into the latest threat case is currently underway.