Police in Haryana denied reports of gunfire at the Karnal residence of Gurpartap Singh Kang, the manager for singer Diljit Dosanjh [1], [2].

The incident highlights the volatility surrounding high-profile figures in India, where celebrity influence often intersects with gang activity and political tension. The conflicting accounts of the event suggest a coordinated effort to use misinformation for political or criminal leverage.

The reports centered on Gonder village in the Karnal district, where some sources indicated heavy police deployment had occurred [1]. However, police later said no evidence of shooting was found at the scene [1]. The Haryana government further said that no firing incident took place outside the residence [2].

Despite the official denial, different entities have attempted to claim responsibility for the alleged attack. The Bishnoi gang said it was responsible for the firing [1]. This gang has a history of targeting public figures, though the lack of physical evidence in this case contradicts their claim.

Simultaneously, the Aam Aadmi Party attributed the incident to political intimidation [2]. The party said the event followed the singer's decision to reject an offer from the Bharatiya Janata Party to join the organization [2].

The discrepancy between the police findings and the claims made by the Bishnoi gang and the Aam Aadmi Party creates a confusing narrative. While the police maintain that the event was a rumor, the rapid emergence of political and criminal motives suggests the story was being framed by outside interests before the facts were verified.

Police later said no evidence of shooting was found.

This incident illustrates the use of 'phantom' events to create political narratives or project the power of criminal organizations. By claiming responsibility for an event that authorities say never happened, groups like the Bishnoi gang and political rivals can generate headlines and project influence without actually committing a crime, while placing the target in a state of perceived vulnerability.