Punjab CM Orders Probe Into Sidhu Moose Wala Security Move, Seeks Clarification From DGP

Mann said that he will get an inquiry done into Moose Wala’s murder by a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann (File Photo)

New Delhi: Drawing immense flak from the Opposition over the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday ordered an inquiry into the decision to reduce the popular Punjabi singer and rapper’s security. Condemning Moose Wala’s murder, Mann said the state government will leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.

Mann said that he will get an inquiry done into Moose Wala’s murder by a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

The Chief Minister said the state government will fully cooperate in the investigation.

He also sought a clarification on the statement made by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) V.K. Bhawra earlier on Sunday that Moose Wala’s security was not withdrawn but curtailed.

Mann’s remarks came in response to the request made by Moose Wala's father.

Punjab’s top cop had on Sunday said two out of four commandos were withdrawn from his security temporarily due to Ghalughara Diwas.

“But two commandos were still attached with him but he refused to take them along and even told them there is no need to come,” he added.

Bhawra said that Moose Wala even had a private bulletproof vehicle but did not use it.

The DGP said that at least three weapons were used and 30 rounds fired in the attack.

“This incident seems to be a case of an inter gang rivalry,” he added.

Moose Wala, who had unsuccessfully contested the assembly polls on a Congress ticket, was shot dead at around 5: 30 p.m. on Sunday at Jawaharke village in the state’s Mansa district.

This took place a day after the state government halved the number of security personnel in his security detail.