Mansa, May 29: Two unidentified persons opened fire at prominent Punjabi singer and politician Sidhu Moosewala and two of his friends. Sidhu Moosewala has been declared dead with 8-10 bullet injuries. This firing took place in Jawaharke village by unidentified persons. Nearly, 30-40 rounds were fired at the black-colored Thar in which the prominent singer was traveling with his friends. Sidhu Moosewala's death was confirmed by SSP Mansa.
Sidhu Moosewala had four police gunmen on his security, two were withdrawn yesterday by Punjab Government. It is also negligence on why he was traveling without two of his security personnel. He reportedly told police gunmen not to accompany him.
Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala had joined the Congress before the Punjab elections. Moose Wala had contested the Assembly polls on Congress ticket from Mansa. He was defeated by AAP’s Dr. Vijay Singla with a margin of 63,323 votes.
Former PPCC Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu is the one who had convinced Moose Wala to contest elections, granting him ticket from Mansa Assembly constituency.
Sources have informed that Canadian Based gangster Goldy Brar has taken responsibility for the killing of Sidhu Moosewala, and admits his module executed today's attack killings.
Sidhu Moosewala Shot Dead Highlights:
VK Bhawra(DGP Punjab) - After leaving his home when Sidhu Moose Wala was driving his car along with two others in Mansa district, 2 cars came from front & firing took place. He was injured & was taken to hospital where he was brought dead. It seems like an inter-gang rivalry. Lawrence Bishnoi gang is involved in this murder. Lucky, member of the gang has taken responsibility from Canada. He had 4 commandos from Punjab Police out of which 2 were taken back but he was having two commandos that Moose Wala didn't take along with him today. Sidhu Moose Wala had a private bulletproof car that he didn't take with him. On the orders of the CM, IG range has been directed to form an SIT. 3 weapons were used. SSP Mansa & SSP Bathinda deployed there. ADG law & order has mobilized additional forces.
Gaurav Toora (SSP Mansa) - Sidhu Moosewala didn’t take his bulletproof car and gunman today. FIR is being registered. We will take immediate action against the gangster and persons involved states SSP Mansa.
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa - Punjab DGP must be arrested. The central govt must intervene immediately. Issue related to security comes under the Official Secrets Act & it shouldn't have been disclosed: Former Punjab Deputy CM & Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Sidhu Moose Wala murder
Punjab Police - Punjab DGP VK Bhawra will address the media at around 9.15 pm in the wake of the murder of Sidhu Moosewala. The popular singer was killed in broad daylight a day after Punjab Police withdrew the security of over 424 people, including Moosewala.
Randeep Singh Surjewala - Deeply shocked at the broad day light murder of Sidhu Moosewala. Punjab & Punjabis across the world have lost a talented artist with mass connect, who could feel people’s pulse. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and fans across the world.
Shehnaaz Gill - Kise da jawaan dhee ya putt es duniya toh chala jaave, es toh vadda dukh koi nhi ho sakda duniya te. Waheguruji mehar kareyo?? #sidhumoosewala
Daljit Singh Cheema - Murder of Siddhu Moose Wala has shocked the country. This should be considered a state-sponsored murder. Firstly, the security of 400 people was withdrawn & then their names were published on social media. It's criminal negligence. CM must resign:
Punjab Police - Punjab DGP VK Bhawra to address the media shortly regarding the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala
Arvind Kejriwal - The murder of Sidhu Moosewala is very sad and shocking. I just spoke to Punjab CM Mann Sahib. The culprits will be given the harshest punishment. I request everyone to keep calm and maintain peace. May God rest his soul.
Rahul Gandhi - Deeply shocked and saddened by the murder of promising Congress leader and talented artist, Sidhu Moosewala. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and fans from across the world.
Bhagwant Mann - I am Shocked and Deeply saddened by the gruesome murder of Siddhu Moosewala. Nobody involved will be spared. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his fans across the world. I appeal everyone to stay calm.
Kapil Sharma - Satnam shri waheguru ? very shocking n very sad, a great artist n a wonderful human being, may god give the strengths to his family ? #sidhumoosewala
Congress - The murder of Shri Sidhu Moose Wala, Congress candidate from Punjab & a talented musician, has come as a terrible shock to the Congress party & the entire nation. Our deepest condolences to his family, fans & friends. We stand united & undeterred, at this time of extreme grief.
Aditya Raj Kaul - #BREAKING: Famous Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead in Jawaharke village of Mansa District in Punjab. The singer was in his car driving during the attack. Multiple bullets in the body. Two others injured as well. Gory visuals of the body. Not sharing videos.
Alka Lamba - Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead
Manjinder Singh Sirsa - We have been warning Punjab Govt to pay attention to Punjab’s situation. I demand an FIR against Bhagwant Mann for the negligence of his Chief Ministerial duties which has cost the life of
#sidhumoosewala. Bhagwant Mann along with
@ArvindKejriwal should be booked u/s 302
@ANI
Sukhbir Singh Badal - Shocked to learn about the killing of young Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. My sympathies with his family & friends. Those responsible must be arrested without delay. This exhibits an abject breakdown of law & order in Punjab. #sidhumoosewala
Sunil Jakhar - Murder of Sidhu Moosewala is utterly shocking. AamAdamiParty must be held accountable for tinkering with security issues to gain cheap publicity.
@BhagwantMann @AAPPunjab
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