New Delhi: Famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead in Jawaharpur village of Punjab's Mansa district on Sunday as per ABP News sources. Three people were brought to the hospital, out of which Sidhu Moose Wala was dead. After giving primary treatment, the two injured have been referred to a higher institute for further treatment, said Ranjeet Rai, Civil Surgeon, Mansa Hospital, quoted by news agency ANI.
On Friday, Punjab Police had ordered the withdrawal of security of 424 people which included Sidhu Moosewala.
Moosewala, had contested the Assembly polls on a Congress ticket from Mansa. He was defeated by AAP’s Dr Vijay Singla.
The Congress party offered condolences on singer's passing away. "The murder of Shri Sidhu Moose Wala, Congress candidate from Punjab & a talented musician, has come as a terrible shock to the Congress party & the entire nation. Our deepest condolences to his family, fans & friends. We stand united & undeterred, at this time of extreme grief," tweeted the official handle of the party.
Hailing from the village of Moosa in Mansa district of Punjab, he started his career on a duet song titled "G Wagon". In 2018, he released his debut album PBX 1, which peaked at 66th on Billboard Canadian Albums chart. Also, his single "47" was ranked on UK Singles Chart. In 2020, Sidhu was named by The Guardian among the top 50 new artists.
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