On June 15, Lal had filed a request for protection with the local police after receiving death threats.[8] In his complaint at Dhan Mandi police station, Lal stated that he was receiving threats from Nazim and others. In his complaint against Nazim and five others, Lal alleged that the group had circulated his photo within their community on social media with a message that Lal should be killed if seen anywhere or if he opens his shop. The police said that they had mediated and resolved the matter between Nazim and Lal.