Punjab: Popular singer, Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead
Popular Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in his ancestral Jawaharke village of Punjab's Mansa district on Sunday. The shocking incident comes just a day after the Punjab government ordered the withdrawal of security of 424 individuals, including the 27-year-old singer-turned-politician, said reports. Here are more details.
Two friends of Moose Wala also injured in the attack
According to reports, Moose Wala was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after he was shot. Apart from the Punjabi singer, his two friends were also injured in the attack. They were taken to a nearby hospital where Moose Wala was declared dead. Meanwhile, the police have suspected the role of gangsters in the killing.
Security cover of Moose Wala, others withdrawn on Saturday
The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Saturday revoked Moose Wala's security protection, along with 423 others. Among the VIPs were former police officers as well as religious and political leaders. The state administration has previously removed the security of 184 former ministers, MLAs, and private protectees. Moreover, the protection of 122 former ministers and MLAs had been withdrawn a month before.
'Deeply shocked': Congress leader Surjewala
"Deeply shocked at the broad daylight murder of Sidhu Moose Wala," Congress politician Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted, condoling the Punjabi singer's demise. "Punjab and 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," he added.
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Who was Sidhu Moose Wala?
Moose Wala was a popular Punjabi rap singer with a fan base across the world. He made his electoral debut as a Congress candidate from Mansa in the 2022 Assembly elections and lost the contest to AAP candidate Vijay Singla. Moose Wala ignited outrage this month when he used his song Scapegoat to mock the Aam Aadmi Party and its supporters.
