Punjabi singer Kamal Grewal receives extortion threat of ₹5 crore
What's the story
Punjabi singer Kamal Grewal has reportedly been threatened with an extortion demand of ₹5 crore. The alleged threats were made by a person claiming to be part of the Rohit Godara gang, who warned that if the money isn't paid, he would stop Grewal's stage shows and ruin his musical career. Based on these allegations, Ludhiana Police registered a case against Gilli Rana and others linked to the gang on Monday, November 2.
Details
Threats made through missed calls and messages
The alleged threats were made through multiple missed calls and voice messages on the official mobile number of Grewal's music company, JP Films, in Sarabha Nagar.
The singer was performing at a Dussehra celebration in Patiala on October 20 when these calls were made.
He discovered the messages only after returning from his performance the next day.
Threat
Demands and threats made by the caller
In the voice messages, the caller identified himself as Rana and claimed to be associated with the Rohit Godara gang.
He reportedly demanded ₹5 crore from Grewal and threatened that if he didn't pay up, he would make sure that Grewal's stage shows were stopped and his career destroyed.
Additional threats
Grewal feared for his life and property
While at his office in Sarabha Nagar on November 1, Grewal reportedly received two more calls from an international number.
After missing the calls and discussing them with his family and close associates, he decided to approach the police.
The singer expressed fear for his life and property due to these threats and has sought police action against Rana and other alleged gang members.