Police in Punjab say that popular Punjabi singer Diljaan has died in a car accident on the Amritsar-Delhi national highway on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh said that he was shocked by the news of the 31-year-old singer’s death.
“Shocked at the tragic death of young and promising Punjabi singer Diljaan in a road accident earlier today. It is extremely sad to lose young lives like these on road. My condolences to the family, friends and fans. RIP!,” tweeted Singh.
Shocked at the tragic death of young and promising Punjabi singer Diljaan in a road accident earlier today. It is extremely sad to lose young lives like these on road. My condolences to the family, friends and fans. RIP! pic.twitter.com/ZLxQidrO5P
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) March 30, 2021
A news report by PTI said that the singer was on his way to Kartarpur when he lost control of his car while negotiating a curve near Jandiala Guru town and collided with a divider.
The vehicle, the report added, overturned as a result of the collision. Diljaan was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
The singer is survived by his wife and children, who are currently residing in Canada.