New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Four songs by Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh have been barred from being performed at his November 15 concert in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, over concerns that their alleged promotion of alcohol and violence could adversely impact children and others, officials said on Saturday.

The songs are 'Patiala Peg', '5 Tara Theke', 'Jeb Vicho Feem' and 'Jatt Fire Karda'.

The directions were issued by the District Child Protection Officer to the manager of the concert venue following a complaint filed by Chandigarh-based Dr Punditrao Dharenavar, officials said.

According to the letter issued to the venue manager, children above the age of five would be allowed to attend the live concert. It cited concerns that the four songs coul...