In what seems like an alarming situation that highlights the growing power of gangs in society, unidentified gangsters reportedly shot at the house of Gurpartap Singh Kang, who manages the famous Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh, located in the Gonder village of the Karnal district of Haryana state.
This occurred on Monday night and sparked a police probe into the matter.
Various media reports, including NDTV, have reported that assailants shot at Kang's house, firing a few shots, after which they fled from the location. Thankfully, there have been no casualties or even property damage due to the shooting till now. The residents of the village were alarmed upon hearing gunfire.
The reason why this incident became even more serious is the statement issued by the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which operates in north India. The gang has been accused of many cases of extortion and intimidation of various celebrities in the past, but at the moment the claim is under investigation, and no decision on this matter has yet been taken.
Following the receipt of information about the firing, security agencies along with the local police force arrived at the spot of occurrence. Experts were said to be summoned to collect all possible evidence from the crime scene, including bullet shells and CCTV footage from neighboring regions. At present, investigators try to find out the true motive of the criminals and whether or not their intention was to terrorize Kang or someone else.
Once again, this particular case has raised questions about the security of celebrities and the people around them. In the recent few years, many artists from Punjab have been receiving threats by different criminal organizations. The Punjabi entertainment industry has gained huge popularity both in India and abroad, and it has now started becoming an easy prey to extortions from gangs.
As an accomplished singer and actor in Punjabi and Hindi films, Diljit Dosanjh has not released any statement concerning the issue yet. Fans and followers of the actor have shown their concerns on social media regarding the matter and are asking for stern actions against the culprits.
It has been guaranteed that an extensive probe is currently underway, and no stone will be left unturned to investigate the matter from all aspects. According to media reports, the police are working in collaboration with intelligence and cyber teams to identify the source of the threat letters received in connection with the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal network.
In addition to that, further security measures may be required for people related to prominent personalities in the area. The case, as the investigations progress, provides yet another example of the threats posed by the organized crime syndicates and the necessity for effective law enforcement agencies to maintain public safety.