The famous Heart attack prontha vendor again comes into news as he allegedly faces threats by the Jalandhar police for not operating his cart after midnight. This came into light when the vendor, identified as Birdavinder Singh Wadala posted a video on social media expressing the injustice and unfair treatment given to him. He claimed that he is being unfairly singled out while other vendors continue to operate.
Alleges by the vendor
He alleged that the police officials force him to stop operating his cart after midnight. He mentioned that many places In Model tow, Jalandhar run after midnight and nobody tells them to shut their businesses or carts but its just him who faces this problem. He added that police officials also beat him up and the DSP, Jalandhar abused him when he tried to take a stand for himself. In addition to this he mentioned in one of his videos that threats of filing another FIR and beating him were also given by authorities.
Recognition by famous people
The vendor gained widespread recognition after comedian Kapil Sharma visited his food cart with his family. Since then, several well-known Punjabi personalities, including the Nooran Sisters and other celebrities, have also visited the outlet, making it one of the city's most popular late-night food destinations
FIR’s in last 3 years
Birdavinder in his video mentioned that in the last 3 years of operating the cart, 2 FIR’s have already been filed against him and threats of filing another one is being given. He alleged that it had only been twenty days of reopening his cart, and another threat of filing FIR was given to him.Ever since he has opened his cart, model town police has made several efforts to shut it down. He added that he is only allowed to work peacefully for few months, but after that it told to shut for many months.
Conduct of the police
Talking about the conduct of police, Davinder asked who had authorised officials to harass a person trying to earn an honest living. He alleged that he had been subjected to unnecessary legal action, verbal abuse and intimidation despite running a legitimate business. He also claimed to have received threats and questioned why only his establishment was being targeted when, according to him, nearly 40 per cent of the city's late-night food outlets continue to operate after midnight.
Emotional appeal to the officials
Making an emotional appeal , Davinder said, "Either have me killed or allow me to earn my livelihood. I cannot stop working. Why is a young entrepreneur being prevented from running his business?"