Mumbai, February 24 – Following the killing of Mexico’s most wanted cartel leader, which triggered widespread unrest across the country, rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh, who was in the country, shared an update on his well-being, stating that he is "safe in Mexico" and is returning home.
The musician, known for hits such as "Angrezi Beat," "Brown Rang," and "Millionaire," among many others, posted on Instagram, sharing a picture of himself standing next to a chartered plane.
He wrote, "Thank you all for your concern! I am safe in Mexico, just returning home #harharmahadev."
Highways were blocked, vehicles were set on fire, and American tourists were stranded in resort cities, including Puerto Vallarta, following the killing of Mexico's most wanted cartel leader.
Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a Mexican military operation that US officials said was aided by American intelligence.
The Washington Post reported that "It was CIA intelligence that made this happen," citing a source familiar with the matter.
Mexico's Defence Secretary General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo said that eight members of the cartel were killed in the operation. This killing led to what officials described as coordinated retaliation.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the cartel "quickly demonstrated its power to security forces on Sunday when gunmen closed roads across Mexico and burned vehicles, sending plumes of smoke across the skies, including in Puerto Vallarta."
The US State Department said that it had been receiving "hundreds" of calls from Americans stranded in Mexico since Sunday. A 24/7 crisis hotline was set up as airlines suspended flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
Mexican authorities reported 85 roadblocks and dozens of attacks against security forces. More than 25 security personnel and a civilian were killed in the violence, while over 30 suspected cartel members were killed and 70 detained, officials said.
The death of Oseguera raises concerns about a potential power struggle within the powerful cartel. Analysts told US media that internal rivalries could further destabilize the situation, particularly in Jalisco, a state that is set to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
