Punjabi singer\/rapper Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known as Sidhu Moosewala, was shot dead on Sunday 29 May at a village in Mansa district of Punjab, a day after his security cover was reduced by the State police. The police said the incident looked to be a result of an inter-gang rivalry.<\/p>\n
Sidhu Moosewala, 28 was shot whilst driving his SUV and was declared dead when he was rushed to the Mansa Civil hospital.<\/p>\n
State police chief VK Bhawra had said on Sunday that a Canada-based gangster had claimed responsibility for the attack.<\/p>\n
But Moose Wala’s family demanded an apology from Mr Bhawra for linking the death to gang rivalry without a proper investigation.<\/p>\n
Opposition leaders have questioned why the singer’s security cover was scaled back.<\/p>\n
Police said that Moose Wala’s security detail had been reduced to two commandos from four, and that these officers weren’t travelling with the singer when he was attacked.<\/p>\n
He was among over 400 people in Punjab whose security detail was withdrawn or scaled back recently by the government.<\/p>\n
Moose Wala, known fiery lyrics and was one of Punjab’s biggest pop stars. He was also a controversial figure who had several brushes with the law.<\/p>\n
Critics often called him out for promoting gun culture – a major concern in Punjab – through his songs and social media activity.<\/p>\n
His death has shocked fans across the world, especially Canada. Social media was flooded with tributes, with many demanding justice for Moose Wala.<\/p>\n
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