Noted Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, who had joined the Congress before the Punjab elections, was killed by gangsters in an atta...
Noted Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, who had joined the Congress before the Punjab elections, was killed by gangsters in an attack near his ancestral village Jawaharke in district Mansa, Punjab on Sunday. The incident happened within 24 hours after his security was withdrawn by the Punjab government. More than 30 rounds were fired on the vehicle he was travelling in. Police said Sidhu appeared to have sustained more than eight bullet injuries and was taken to the Mansa civil hospital where he passed away. The 27 years old was on the radar of gangsters for a long time. Six people have reportedly been detained in connection with the murder. Sidhu's father has demanded the probe through a sitting judge of the high court, handing over investigations to CBI or NIA. Also demanded to fix the responsibility of officers who leaked letters about the withdrawal of security. Now the CM has agreed to all the demands. Today the last rites of the singer will be held at 12pm, for which his mortal remains have been brought home. Fans and admirers gather outside Sidhu Moose Wala's haveli to pay their final tribute. The father and mother of the singer can't hold back their tears at the funeral. The singer has been cremated and all his loved ones have paid their tribute.