: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) has written to the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, seeking restrictions on Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh from performing songs allegedly promoting alcohol, drugs and weapons during his upcoming concert in the city on November 21.
 

The request comes amid similar concerns raised by authorities in Madhya Pradesh. Last week, officials there reportedly prohibited the singer from performing four songs at his November 15 concert in Indore over concerns about their content.
 

In a letter dated November 6, addressed to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Gehlot, the DCPU requested that Dosanjh avoid performing songs associated with alcohol, drugs and weapons during his 'Rupe Aura India Tour' concert. It also urged the organisers to ensure that children are not invited onto the stage and that the singer does not wear a belt featuring bullet cartridges during the performance.
 

Ahmedabad District Child Protection Officer Tanvika Parmar confirmed the letter. It referred to a representation submitted by Chandigarh-based Dr Panditrao Dharennavar, who had raised concerns about the concert scheduled to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium.
 

The representation specifically mentioned songs such as 'Patiala Peg', '5 Taara Theke', 'Jeebh Vichon Feem Labheya' and 'Jitthe Pabandi Hathiyaran Di Jatt Othe Fire Karda'. The child protection body argued that such songs glorify substance abuse and violence, potentially having a negative influence on children and young people.
 

The DCPU also expressed concerns about the concert's sound levels, reportedly exceeding 120 decibels, as well as rapidly changing lighting effects, including flashing and beam lights. According to the organisation, such effects could pose health risks to young children.
 

The unit has therefore appealed to the authorities to prevent children from being invited onto the stage during the event.
 

The representation also cited a July 22, 2019, judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court concerning the impact of songs promoting drugs and violence on children.
 

Police officials said an appropriate decision would be taken after considering the broader public interest.