New Delhi, March 10
The Punjab Police arrested music producer Pinky Dhaliwal for alleged exploitation and financial fraud following complaint by Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma.
The arrest was made after Punjab Women Commission chairperson Raj Lali Gill took suo motu notice of the case, demanding immediate legal action.
The matter came to light when Sharma posted a message on social media, stating, “Mere kol tan apna ghar v nahi hai, mainu roti khan joga tan chad do (I don’t even have a house; at least let me earn enough to eat).” This revelation sent shockwaves through the music industry, triggering outrage and demands for justice.
As per the case details, Dhaliwal allegedly withheld Sharma’s rightful earnings for several years, forced her into restrictive contracts, and even threatened her when she asked for her dues.
Gill condemned the exploitation and assured that justice would be done. She emphasised that Sharma’s case is not an isolated incident, as multiple female artistes have come forward with similar complaints. Calling for a thorough investigation, she urged Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to intervene and ensure that no woman in the industry faces such injustice in the future.
Pinky Dhaliwal has been arrested under BNS sections 420, 406, 467, 468, 471, and 431, police added warning similar action against others found to be committing similar fraud.
