The incident occurred a day after Punjab revoked Sidhu Moose Wala’s security cover as part of the Bhagwant Mann government’s effort to combat VIP culture.
On Sunday, Congress politician and Punjabi artist, Sidhu Moose Wala was shot and killed in Mansa district. Two more people were injured as a result of the incident. The tragedy occurred a day after Punjab withdrew 424 people’s security, including Moose Wala. The security cover was cancelled as part of the Bhagwant Mann government’s effort to eliminate the VIP culture.
When they were attacked, Moose Wala and two of his friends were driving in a jeep to the village of Jawahar Ke in Punjab. After his SUV was hit by gunshots, Moose Wala was found splayed on his seat, bleeding profusely. He was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead by medics.
The attack appeared to be the consequence of a gang fight, according to Punjab police According to investigators, the incident was perpetrated by a thug from Canada.
“The Lawrence Bishnoi gang is suspected in this murder. “Fortunately, a gang member from Canada has accepted responsibility,” Punjab DGP VK Bhawra told the media. He alleged that Shaganpreet, the manager of Moose Wala, was engaged in the assassination of Vicky Middukhera last year. This murder appeared to be vengeance for the death of Middukhera, according to the main police official. Punjab Police has also formed a special investigation squad to examine the incident.
On stage, Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu was known as Sidhu Moose Wala. The 28-year-old, who hails from the Moose Wala village near Mansa, has a streak of recent hit songs. Several people have reprimanded the musician for promoting gun culture through his music. With his song “Sanju,” he’d also been accused of inciting violence.
He was arrested in Barnala under the Arms Act and the Disaster Management Act after images of him firing an AK-47 gun at a firing range during the COVID-19 shutdown surfaced on social media. The musician was elected to Congress in December of last year. On a Congress ticket, Sidhu Moose Wala ran for Mansa in the Punjab Assembly elections of 2022.
The Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, expressed his surprise and sadness at the news. ” I was shocked and horrified by the assassination of Sidhu Moosewala, a potential Congress leader and gifted artist. “My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters all over the world.” Mr. Gandhi issued a tweet.
According to Congress legislator Charan Singh Sapra, the state government and Chief Minister must explain why Moose Wala’s security cover was canceled. He told NDTV, “The government needs to answer.”
On Sunday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said those responsible for the attack on musician Sidhu Moose Wala would not be spared. The Aam Aadmi Party’s leader also asked everyone to be calm.
