Punjab CM Mann expresses shock on Sidhu Moose Wala's killing, appeals for calm

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his fans across the world. I appeal everyone to stay calm," CM Bhagwant Mann tweeted.

Updated on: May 29, 2022 8:34 PM IST

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Punjab chief minister Bhagwan Mann on Sunday expressed condolences to the family and fans of Punjab singer Sidhu Moose Wala after he was killed by unidentified assailants in the Mansa district. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader also appealed for calm as the singer's supporters gathered outside the local hospital where he was declared brought dead.

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. (Image courtesy: Instagram/Sidhu_moosewala)

The incident took place at Jawaharke village when Moose Wala was driving in his jeep with his two friends. The killing also takes significant as it comes a day after the Punjab government withdew security cover of hundreds of people including Moose Wala, in a crack down on VIP culture. Fans on Twitter also criticised the party for the move and blamed AAP government, saying the security withdrawal made Moose Wala more vulnerable to threats.

However, Mansa SSP Gaurav toora said Moose Wala had four police security personnel and only two were withdrawn temporarily. “Two gunmen attached with Moose Wala were not taken along by the protectee," he informed.

The 28-year-old singer had joined the Congress last year ahead of the Punjab assembly polls. He had contested on a Congress ticket from the Mansa seat in the recently held Assembly election and was defeated by AAP's Dr Vijay Singla.

Born on June 17, 1993, Moose Wala, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, belonged to the Moosewala village which is situated in Punjab's Mansa district. The singer was widely known for his gangster raps, held a degree in electrical engineering. He learnt music during his college days and after completing his education, he moved to Canada.

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