Do they know who we are? Diljit Dosanjh confirms Indore show after bomb threat

Do they know who we are? Diljit Dosanjh confirms Indore show after bomb threat

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh confirmed that his upcoming concert in Indore will take place as scheduled on November 15, despite ongoing security concerns and legal restrictions surrounding the event. The performer, who is currently touring the country as part of his AURA India Tour, addressed the uncertainty through a video message on social media, and assuring fans about his commitment to perform in the city.In the video, Diljit dismissed calls for the show's cancellation and mentioned his plans to visit the city, referencing Indore's famous local cuisine. Addressing the reported threats, the singer stated that he remains unfazed by the warnings and assured fans of his presence at the venue on November 15, adding that his team is equipped to handle security challenges.He said, "I will visit Indore on November 15. I will have poha first after visiting Indore. Anyone can say anything, but I will meet you in Indore on November 15. I have heard on the news that there will be some sankat (threat). But we know how to handle this. Do they know who we are?"The development follows days of speculation regarding the feasibility of the concert. The event faced public scrutiny after authorities received security warnings and bomb threat emails targeting the venue. Additionally, organisers were served notices regarding restrictions on certain tracks in the artist's setlist, leading to discussions over potential modifications to the performance.Despite the warnings, the organisers and local administration have not issued any official postponement notices. Diljit's statement confirms that preparations for the November 15 event remain underway.Earlier, a bomb threat targeting Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming live concert, scheduled for November 15 in Indore, triggered widespread panic across the city, according to India Today.According to officials, threat emails were sent to three schools and the Mayor's Secretariat, warning of bomb blasts linked to the artist's November 15 performance.Following the alert, local police and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were immediately pressed into action. BDS teams conducted thorough searches across the identified school premises, while the Crime Branch launched a technical investigation into the origin of the emails.A senior police officer confirmed that the threat messages, written in Punjabi, were dispatched to the three educational institutions and the Mayor's Secretariat. Taking serious note of the communication received by the Mayor's Secretariat, Crime Branch officials initiated cyber tracing to identify the sender and verify the credibility of the threat. Legal action is being pursued based on technical evidence.While authorities confirmed the receipt of the threat emails, police did not officially disclose the specific IP addresses or the names of the affected schools. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Rajesh Dandotia confirmed the receipt of the threat emails targeting both the Mayor's Secretariat and Diljit's upcoming show.On October 30, Diljit performed at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi with nearly 2,000 private security personnel deployment and traffic restrictions around the venue.Meanwhile, Diljit is also set to perform at the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys, 2026, which will take place in Las Vegas.- Ends

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