•A bomb threat email targeting Diljit Dosanjh’s Ludhiana residence was sent to the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, allegedly by the Khalistan National Party, on May 17.
•The email threatened to blow up Dosanjh’s house by 9:11 pm and the Ludhiana Mayor’s residence by 1:11 pm; it was received at 7:28 am.
•Police were deployed at Dosanjh’s residence in Ludhiana, though the singer does not currently live there.
•The threat follows an alleged shooting at the home of Diljit Dosanjh’s manager in Karnal, Haryana, on May 13, which did not result in a formal complaint.
•Diljit Dosanjh had confronted pro-Khalistan protesters at his Canada concert earlier this month.
•The Khalistan National Party claimed responsibility for the bomb threat, but no evidence has been provided to link them to the earlier incident in Haryana.
•Police in Ludhiana and Haryana are investigating the threats and coordinating efforts to ensure public safety.
Ludhiana, May 17 — A fresh security scare has gripped the city after an email threatening to blow up singer Diljit Dosanjh’s residence in Ludhiana surfaced on Thursday. The threatening message, purportedly from the Khalistan National Party, was sent to the official email address of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation and also targeted the Mayor’s residence and office. Authorities confirmed receiving the email at 7:28 am, following which police were swiftly deployed at Dosanjh’s home as a precautionary measure.
According to sources, the email specified that the Ludhiana Mayor’s house would be targeted by 1:11 pm, while Diljit Dosanjh’s residence was threatened to be blown up by 9:11 pm. The email was sent to both the Municipal Corporation’s official ID and the office of the Commissioner, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation. Following the alert, police personnel were stationed outside Dosanjh’s residence in Ludhiana, even though the singer does not currently reside at the property.
This alarming development comes just days after the manager of Diljit Dosanjh, Gurpartap Singh Kang, allegedly faced an attack at his house in Gonder village, Karnal district of Haryana, on May 13. While police were informed, no formal complaint was registered, and Haryana Police stated that no evidence of firing was found at the location. The incidents point to a disturbing pattern of targeted intimidation against individuals linked to the singer.
Earlier this month, Diljit Dosanjh had made headlines after he confronted pro-Khalistan protesters at his concert in Canada. During the event, he was seen asking protesters waving pro-Khalistan posters to leave the venue, signaling a firm stance against separatist activities. The singer’s public opposition to Khalistani elements appears to have escalated tensions, with these recent threats possibly serving as a retaliatory response.
Following the receipt of the bomb threat email, the Ludhiana Police confirmed the deployment of personnel outside Dosanjh’s residence. While the property remains unoccupied, the move underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating the threat. Further investigations are underway to trace the origin of the email and identify the individuals or group behind the communication.
The Khalistan National Party, which claimed responsibility for the threat, has not provided any verifiable evidence linking it to the attack on Gurpartap Singh Kang’s residence in Haryana. Police in both states are coordinating efforts to assess the credibility of the threats and ensure the safety of all individuals mentioned in the email.
As the situation unfolds, authorities have urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information. The Ludhiana Police have assured that all necessary steps are being taken to investigate the matter and prevent any untoward incident.
