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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Moose Wala remembered on 3rd death anniversary, family says justice still eludes
Bathinda: A large number of people and fans of slain Punjabi rapper Shubhdeep Singh, also known as Sidhu Moose Wala , gathered in Mansa's Moosa village on Thursday to pay tributes to him on his third death anniversary. A prayer meeting was held at Moose Wala's farmhouse — the site where his mortal remains were consigned to flames. Moose Wala's mother Charan Kaur and father Balkaur Singh made emotional posts on social media, remembering their son and expressing anger over lack of justice in the case. Moose Wala, along with two friends, was driving the Black Thar when shooters in two vehicles surrounded the Thar and sprayed bullets, killing him on the spot at Jawaharke village near Mansa on May 29, 2022. The family alleged that a day prior to his killing, some posts were made on social media making claims about the downsizing of his security, which turned fatal. The family also accused the AAP govt of going slow in delaying justice for his brutal killing. Holding her newborn Shubhdeep, Moose Wala's mother Charan Kaur became emotional when her husband Balkaur Singh, in his address at the meet, said that every day went like a year in the last three years as they suffered immensely after losing their son. Singh said he would continue fighting for justice. Charges have been framed against all 27 accused in the case, including Lawrence Bishnoi, in a court of Mansa session judge HS Grewal under various sections, including murder, on May 1, 2024. The case is at the evidence stage, as Balkaur Singh is yet to record his statement as a witness. A number of songs by Moose Wala have been released posthumously. BOX Father's political debut in 2027? Balkaur Singh, a couple of days ago, expressed his willingness to contest the 2027 Punjab assembly elections to get justice for his son, saying that with power in hand, he could fight for justice more aggressively. He is expected to contest from the Mansa assembly constituency, from where his son unsuccessfully contested in 2022. Balkaur Singh slammed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of not doing enough to control crime and stated that his political entry would be centred on seeking justice, restoring public safety, and speaking up for those who are being silenced. MSID:: 121489054 413 |
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Moose Wala's 3rd death anniversary dedicated to Pahalgam victims
The family of slain Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moose Wala, marked his third death anniversary on Thursday by dedicating the occasion to the victims of the recent Pahalgam attack. A large gathering of fans and supporters assembled at his native village Musa in Punjab's Mansa district to pay tribute. Moose Wala was shot dead on May 29, 2022, in Jawahar Ke village in Mansa, just a day after his security was scaled down. The murder was allegedly plotted by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, currently in jail, and his Canada-based associate Goldy Brar, who remains a fugitive. The case remains under investigation, with key masterminds yet to be brought to justice. Addressing the gathering, Moose Wala's father Balkaur Singh thanked the public for continuing to honour his son's legacy but voiced deep anguish over the lack of justice in the high-profile murder case. 'We stand with all innocent people who have lost their lives unjustly, whether in Pahalgam or elsewhere. Today's barsi is a tribute to them too,' said Balkaur. Balkaur raises safety concerns for his one-year-old son Raising serious concerns, Balkaur claimed he had been warned by certain officials about a threat to his one-year-old son, though he did not provide specific details. He also accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of failing to deliver justice and deliberately neglecting the family's pleas. 'My wife and I tried several times to meet chief minister Bhagwant Mann. He didn't even grant us a meeting. We had hoped that the artist-MLAs elected by AAP would stand by Sidhu's family, but none of them even spoke to us,' he said. He further alleged that the family was being targeted due to their identity. 'I feel we are being punished for being Sikhs,' he added. Balkaur also slammed the BJP-led Union government, claiming that Punjabis, particularly Sikhs, are being singled out and harassed. 'I met Union home minister Amit Shah seeking justice for my son, but we received no support. Our life has been reduced to daily suffering,' he said. Moose Wala's father vows to contest 2027 elections Balkaur Singh, who is associated with the Congress, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 Punjab assembly elections to continue the fight for justice. However, he has yet to reveal which seat he plans to contest. In 2022, Sidhu Moose Wala had unsuccessfully contested the Mansa seat on a Congress ticket, losing by a significant margin. Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Balkaur was considered a contender for the Bathinda seat, but the Congress fielded Jeet Mohinder Singh Sidhu, who lost to incumbent MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mumbai rapper gets ‘death threat from Goldy Brar' hrs before Moose Wala tribute
Navi Mumbai: Rapper Emiway Bantai has received a death threat with an extortion demand for Rs 1 crore from a person claiming to be Goldy Brar, an aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and alleged mastermind in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala . The threat came just hours before Emiway Bantai released a song in tribute to Moose Wala on Sunday. According to an FIR lodged by NRI coastal police on Tuesday following a complaint by his manager, Pooja Kuila, the night before the song's release, its teaser was posted online. It said while Emiway Bantai, aka Mohammad Bilal Shaikh, was recording a song at his Seawoods studio on the morning of May 25, Kuila received the death threat on her phone. The message, claiming to be from Canada-based Brar, warned that the rapper would be killed if he failed to pay Rs 1 crore in 24 hours. The message also cited US-based Rohit Godara, another alleged key member of Bishnoi's gang who is suspected to have been involved in Moose Wala's murder. Kuila alerted Emiway Bantai's wife, Halina Kuche, and two team members. Kuche called up the number the threat came from. The call went through but no one responded. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3.5, 4.5 BHK Homes starting at ₹4.68 Cr.* Hero Homes Learn More Undo A police officer said the extortionist's phone number has been traced to another state but didn't divulge more. The rapper's advocate, Sufian Qureshi, suggested that the threat could be linked to the tribute song. Police said they are also looking into the involvement of any rival of Emiway Bantai. The tribute to Moose Wala was released on the night of May 25. It has racked up more than 26 lakh views on YouTube.
