According to a report in IANS, popular singer B Praak has received death threats from a caller claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and has demanded a ransom of Rs 10 crore. The development has prompted authorities to launch a formal investigation and tighten security around the artist.
B Praak received death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, extortion demand of Rs 10 crore: Report
According to the complaint lodged with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohali, the threatening message was received through calls and voice messages by Dilnur, a close associate and friend of B Praak. The first contact came in the form of a missed call from an international number on January 5, followed by another suspicious incoming call on January 6, which Dilnur disconnected after finding it strange.
After some time, a voice message was sent to Dilnur from the same foreign number. In the recording, the caller identified himself as Arzoo Bishnoi and demanded Rs 10 crore within a week. The caller said, “Send this message to B Praak that we want 10 crores. You have one week. Go to any country you want, but if anyone associated with him is found nearby, we will cause harm.”
This message has been shared with the police as part of the official complaint. Police sources said B Praak’s security was being reviewed, and officers were working to trace the source of the calls and identify the person behind them. The investigation aims to verify whether the threat was spread by a genuine member of the Bishnoi gang or someone used a false name.
Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang has previously been linked to high-profile extortion and violence cases in India, including threats to other celebrities. The prompt action of the Mohali police comes amid widespread concerns about organized crime networks targeting public figures for ransom. Officials have said no further details will be released at this stage to avoid compromising the ongoing investigation.
B Praak, whose full name is Pratik Bachan, is known for his work as a singer, music director, composer and producer in both the Punjabi and Hindi music industries. He has given many hit songs including ‘‘Man Bharya’ And ‘‘Ranjha’ From shershahAnd ‘‘Will burn the whole world’ From Animal.
