Delhi Police drops quirky scam alert for Diljit Dosanjh concert
What's the story
Delhi Police has issued a creative warning to fans of actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, cautioning them against fraudulent ticket sales for his upcoming concert in the national capital.
The concert, slated for October 26 in Delhi, is part of the Indian leg of the Dil-Luminati tour.
The police's innovative alert, shared on their official social media handles, has garnered attention for its wit and creativity.
Police warning
Delhi Police's creative alert
Delhi Police's social media post features a video of a concert set to Dosanjh's hit song Born To Shine.
The accompanying text reads, "Gaana sunne ke chakkar mein ticket ke liye galat link par paise puse dekar apna band na bajva lena (In your desperation to listen to his music, don't click on fraudulent links and transfer money anywhere)..."
The post also includes the hashtags #OnlineSafety and #CyberSafety.
Twitter Post
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Paise Puse Baare Soche Duniya,
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) September 15, 2024
Alert Rehkar Online Fraud Se Bache Duniya!#OnlineSafety#CyberSafetypic.twitter.com/8tqC5z7lVH
Celebrity response
Dosanjh shares Delhi Police's post
The creative warning caught the attention of not only fans but also Dosanjh himself.
The singer-actor shared the post on his Instagram Stories, tagging the Delhi Police handle and adding a fist emoji as a mark of respect.
The post has been well-received by netizens, with comments like "Delhi Police is dope," "DP sabse aage (DP ahead of everyone)," and "Delhi Police got no chill."
Concert details
'Dil-Luminati' India Tour 2024: All details
The Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024, which has already sold 2.5 lakh tickets, is set to be the highest-grossing concert tour in India.
The tour will kick off on October 26 in New Delhi, with performances scheduled in various cities including Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Kolkata.
The tour will conclude with a show in Guwahati on December 29.
In addition to his music tour, Dosanjh is also set to appear in two highly-anticipated sequels—Border 2 and No Entry 2.