Telangana says no to songs on violence at Diljit Dosanjh concert  

Ahead of Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert scheduled for Friday in Hyderabad, the Telangana government has issued a notice to the organisers saying songs promoting alcohol, drug and violence will not be sung at the event.

Diljit's concert here is part of his Dil-Luminati Tour to 10 cities across India. Based on a representation from a resident of Chandigarh, the notice has been issued by the District Welfare Officer of the Department of Welfare of Women and Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens, Rangareddy.

The notice bars Daljit Dosanjh from singing songs promoting alcohol, drugs and violence during his live show planned at Cyberabad on November 15. The notice also restricted the singer from using children on stage during his show. The notice further said loud sounds and flashing lights during the concert are harmful for the children.

The representation, submitted with video evidence, said that Daljit Dosanjh had already sung songs promoting alcohol, drugs and violence during a live show in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi last month, the notice pointed out.

Meanwhile, a video posted on Diljit's social media handles suggested that the singer reached the city and visited the Charminar. He also offered prayers at a temple and a gurdwara in the city.