Did Singer B Praak Receive a Death Threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang?
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Key Takeaways
- B Praak received a death threat demanding Rs 10 crore.
- The threat was allegedly made by an individual linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
- Police are investigating the source of the threat.
- Initial contact was made to Dilnoor, a singer connected to B Praak.
- B Praak is a well-known figure in the Punjabi and Hindi music industries.
Mohali, Jan 17 (NationPress) Singer B Praak has allegedly been threatened with death by an individual claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller reportedly demanded Rs 10 crore and warned of dire consequences if the demand was not fulfilled, officials reported on Saturday.
The individual threatened the Punjabi-Bollywood artist with death, stating that failure to pay the sum would result in him being “buried in the ground.”
This alarming situation has been reported to the police, prompting an investigation.
According to a complaint lodged with the Mohali police, the initial communication occurred on January 5, when a call was made to Punjabi singer Dilnoor, who is connected to B Praak.
However, Dilnoor was unable to respond to the call at that moment.
The next day, he received another call from an international number. Sensing something was off, he briefly answered but quickly hung up. He then received a voice message from the same number.
In the audio, the caller identified himself as Arju Bishnoi and demanded Rs 10 crore from B Praak.
“Convey this message to B Praak that we want 10 crore. You have one week. Travel wherever you like, but if anyone linked to him is found nearby, we will inflict harm,” the message warned.
The caller further intensified the threat, indicating that if the demand was not met, they would “reduce him to dust,” referring to B Praak.
This message has been shared with the police as part of the lodged complaint.
Following the incident, Dilnoor submitted a written report to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Mohali.
Authorities have acknowledged the issue and are currently investigating to identify the source of the calls and confirm the caller's identity.
B Praak is a renowned Indian singer, music director, composer, and music producer, active in both the Punjabi and Hindi music industries.
He began his journey as a music producer and gained extensive recognition for his composition of several hit Punjabi songs before successfully transitioning into singing.
His debut as a vocalist came with the popular track “Mann Bharrya,” which marked a significant milestone in his career.
B Praak has frequently collaborated with lyricist Jaani, and together, they have produced numerous hit songs that have struck a chord with audiences across various languages.