Who is Sidhu Moosewala?
Sidhu Moosewala is a prominent personality in the Punjabi music industry. He was born on June 13, 1993, in Moosa, Mansa district of Punjab. He was a famous singer, lyricist, and actor who rose to fame in the Punjabi music industry in the last few years. He has over 1200 songs to his credit and was a highly respected artiste in the Punjabi music industry.
Moosewala was among the top 5 Punjabi singers on all music platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, and Gaana. He has millions of followers on social media, and his music videos were watched by millions of people worldwide.
What happened on May 29, 2021?
On May 29, 2021, Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead in Punjab's Mansa. He was on his way to a promotional event for his latest album when the incident occurred. The artiste had stepped out of his car, and suddenly two unidentified bike-borne assailants fired multiple shots at him. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
The incident was shocking, and it created a furore in the Punjabi music industry. Several artistes and fans expressed their grief, and the demand for justice for Moosewala grew louder.
Why was his security withdrawn?
The day before his murder, on May 28, 2021, the Punjab government had withdrawn Moosewala's security. The government clarified that his security was withdrawn as per his own request. However, there were reports suggesting that there was a rift between Moosewala and the ruling Congress government.
Moosewala had joined the Congress party in February 2021, and he was actively campaigning for the party in the run-up to the Punjab assembly elections scheduled to be held in early 2022. However, there were reports suggesting that the artiste was unhappy with the Congress leadership and had expressed his dissatisfaction publicly.
The Investigation So Far
The Punjab Police had constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder case. The SIT had formed 15 teams to investigate the case, and more than 200 people were interrogated.
The SIT had also identified the owner of the car used in the crime and arrested him along with three others. The police were also investigating the role of gangsters in the case as Moosewala was known to be associated with some of them.
However, the breakthrough in the case came with the arrest of the shooter in Pune. The shooter was identified as Gursewak Singh, alias Babla. He was arrested along with his accomplice, Sukhpreet Singh. The police have claimed that they have recovered the weapon used in the crime from the accused.
The police have also claimed that the shooter was hired by Moosewala's former aide, Baljinder Singh, who is currently absconding. The police have formed teams to apprehend the absconding accused and gather more evidence in the case. The motive behind the murder is still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
What Next
The arrest of the shooter has brought the Sidhu Moosewala murder case back into the limelight. The Punjab government has promised a fair and speedy trial in the case. The arrest has also raised several questions on the security system in the state and the safety of the artistes.
Punjab's Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh, has announced that the government would provide security to all artistes who feel threatened. The Chief Minister has also appealed to the artistes to refrain from associating with gangsters and anti-social elements.
The arrest of the shooter has given a new twist to the murder case, and it remains to be seen how the investigation unfolds in the coming days. The Punjabi music industry has lost a gem, and the fans are eagerly waiting for justice for their beloved artiste.