Punjab has come under the focus yet again due to gangster-related extortion and firing cases. The state has witnessed multiple cases in the past few days and months that are linked to gangster-related firing. The two latest cases are- Punjabi actress Tania's father Dr. Anil Jit Singh Kamboj was shot by men posing as patients in Moga. Another case came to the fore when a Textile businessman, famously known as 'Kurta-Pajama King', Sanjay Verma, was shot dead outside his well-known showroom, New Wear Well in Abohar, Punjab on Monday morning.
In the meantime, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla's statement on receiving death threats from gangsters has resurfaced. Karan Aujla talked about the threats to Punjabi singers in a podcast wit Ranveer Allahbadia last year. Below is what Aujla had said-
"The situation has become very tough now. Not only I, but other Punjabi artists are also under threat. You all know what is going on. Sometimes I feel I am an artist, and I am only making songs. What wrong have I done? My personal problems are different; my family is there. I am gonna extend my family. I'm probably gonna have kids, I have to keep my career on a high as well. But then these types of problems come. I have to keep myself safe. Also, I don't have to be seen like I am enjoying their (gangster) company. I don't have an option."
Talking about multiple attacks on his Canadian home, Karan Aujla said, "My family has been targeted. My house has been targeted. My house got shot at three to four times. My home is in Canada, and it is made of wood. So, nothing is stopping those bullets."
Karan Aujla on Lawrence Bishnoi
Notably, a few years back, Sidhu Moose Wala murder accused gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol was seen enjoying a party. At the party, Karan Aujla was also present. He was singing songs at the party. Thereafter, the video went viral on social media, and fans alleged that Karan Aujla is linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
Addressing the controversy without naming any gangster, Karan Aujla said, "Sometimes, I get into situations where I have to explain myself. Like, I was at some place where I was not supposed to be. But, I had to be there; I did not have a choice. I have been in a very tough situation. I don't wish any Punjabi artist to go through such a tough situation. Punjabi artists are being seen with a different perspective, and therefore, they have become easy targets from day 1. An artist belongs to the people. Therefore, you have to tell them (gangsters) first about the location and time."
"Suppose you are fed up and have decided that you will fight against it. Then, how many times will you fight, and from how many people will you fight? Unless you are ready to give up all your work and stand up for what is right. But, I feel nothing good can come out of that as well. It's just time to do your things and stay quiet. I moved to Dubai from Canada so that my family remains safe. I am neither an enemy of anybody nor a friend with anybody. I have tried to tell my audience not to take me seriously. It's fine that you all get inspired, but if I say something in my song's lyrics like anything, don't take that much seriously," added Karan Aujla.