Days after emails were received threatening explosions at Diljit Dosanjh’s November 27 concert in Mumbai, the Punjabi superstar has decided to go ahead with the Mahalaxmi Racecourse show as part of his Aura Tour. Insiders have told mid-day that in light of the threats, Dosanjh’s security detail and security arrangements at the venue have been stepped up. 

Over the past fortnight, a series of emails were received by Ritu Tawde, Mumbai Mayor, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, and Bombay High Court naming the singer’s Mumbai concert as a potential target. Even as the police subsequently conducted checks at the location and found nothing suspicious, strict security measures are being put in place for the big day. A source said, “Usually checking happens at three gates, but this time they will conduct checks at five gates. Security checks will be conducted at the location on the day of the event and the day before.”