Italy-Resident Held for Sending Threats to Punjabi Singer Mankirt
In a shocking turn of events, the Mohali police have arrested a man named Ravinder Singh, who was accused of sending multiple threat messages to Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh. The accused was arrested as he was about to board a flight to Italy on Sunday (August 24). According to authorities, Singh has been living in Italy for the past 10-15 years.
The police apprehended Singh after receiving complaints from Mankirt Aulakh’s team stating that they had received threatening messages from an unknown number. The messages were allegedly sent to extort money from the singer. The police launched an investigation and tracked down Singh, who was trying to flee the country.
The main motive behind Singh’s actions was extortion, as revealed by the police. It is believed that he had been sending threatening messages to Mankirt Aulakh and his team, demanding money in exchange for not making the messages public.
The police have registered a case under Section 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Singh. He has been booked under the Information Technology Act (IT Act) as well for allegedly sending threatening messages through electronic means.
Mankirt Aulakh is a popular Punjabi singer, known for his hit songs like “Jatt da Munda” and “Suit Suit”. His team has been tight-lipped about the incident, but it is believed that they had been receiving threatening messages from Singh for some time.
The police have praised their team for their swift action in apprehending Singh, who was trying to flee the country. “We received a complaint from Mankirt Aulakh’s team and immediately launched an investigation. We tracked down the accused and apprehended him as he was trying to board a flight to Italy,” said a police officer.
This incident highlights the growing concern of cybercrime and extortion in the entertainment industry. Many celebrities have been victims of online harassment and extortion, and it is essential for the authorities to take strict action against such cases.
The police have handed over Singh to the judicial authorities, who will decide his fate. The accused has been remanded to police custody for further investigation.
This is not the first time that a celebrity has been targeted by extortionists. In recent years, there have been several cases of celebrities being threatened and extorted by individuals who send threatening messages or make false claims to gain financial benefits.
The entertainment industry is a lucrative one, and many individuals try to take advantage of the fame and wealth of celebrities. It is essential for the authorities to take strict action against such cases and ensure that the celebrities are protected from such threats.
The arrest of Ravinder Singh is a welcome move by the authorities, and it sends a strong message to those who try to intimidate and extort celebrities. The police must continue to take strict action against such cases and ensure that the celebrities are protected from such threats.
