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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Gang rivalry, betrayal, and revenge: The inside story of Sidhu Moosewala's murder
A new documentary titled The Killing Call has shed more light on the murder of Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moosewala, who was shot dead in broad daylight on May 29, 2022. The documentary includes revelations from Goldy Brar, a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who claimed responsibility for ordering the killing. According to Brar, Sidhu Moosewala was allegedly involved in the murder of Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera, who was a close associate and mentor to both Lawrence Bishnoi and Brar. This, Brar says, was the main reason Moosewala was targeted. Sidhu Moosewala, born Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, rose to fame for his bold lyrics, flashy persona, and powerful commentary on Punjab's social and political issues. Originally from a small village in Punjab, he moved to Canada in 2016 to study engineering. He quickly gained international recognition, with more than five billion views on YouTube and collaborations with global artists like Burna Boy. Despite his fame, Moosewala's name became entangled in Punjab's ongoing gang rivalries. In The Killing Call, Brar revealed that Moosewala had a friendly relationship with Lawrence Bishnoi dating back to 2018. 'Lawrence was in touch with Sidhu. I don't know who introduced them, and I never asked, but they did speak. Sidhu used to send 'good morning' and 'good night' messages to flatter Lawrence,' Brar said. A close friend of Moosewala, who did not want to be named, confirmed the connection. 'Sidhu said Lawrence Bishnoi called me. Lawrence called him from jail. He said Lawrence liked his music and said Sidhu was doing really well. The communication between the two started in 2017-2018, and continued until after Sidhu moved back to India," the friend said.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Was either him or us': Goldy Brar on Moose Wala killing
Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar has openly confessed to masterminding the murder of popular Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, three years after the killing. The admission was made in a BBC interview, released on Moose Wala's birth anniversary, where Brar offered a cold and unapologetic justification for the crime. Brar, who is associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, stated that Moose Wala's actions had left him with no choice but to orchestrate the murder. 'Moose Wala's actions had left us no option. He crossed lines that he shouldn't have. It was either him or us. He had to face the consequences of his actions,' Brar said in the interview, showing no remorse for the brutal killing. Moose Wala, 28, was shot dead on May 29, 2022, at Jawahar Ke village (near his native Moosa village) in Mansa district, just a day after his security was scaled down. According to Brar, the killing was not motivated by fame or money, but by a long-standing feud. 'If it was for fame, we would have killed anyone famous or rich. It was more difficult to kill someone like him, who was in power,' Brar said. The singer, who was driving his black Mahindra Thar, was ambushed by gunmen after being followed by two vehicles. One vehicle swerved to block his path, and gunmen opened fire, killing Moose Wala on the spot. His body was later discovered in the driver's seat of the vehicle. Brar told BBC that Moose Wala would send 'good morning' and 'good evening' messages to Bishnoi but the two fell out after the singer allegedly promoted a kabaddi tournament organised by Bishnoi's rivals, the Bambiha gang. 'He was promoting people we were at odds with. That didn't sit well with Lawrence and the others,' Brar said, adding that Moose Wala was warned but chose to ignore the threats. The documentary said the first dispute was resolved by Vikramjit Singh Middukhera, popularly known as Vicky, a Youth Akali Dal leader and an associate of Bishnoi. But the enmity exploded when Middukhera was shot dead in broad daylight on August 7, 2021 in Mohali's Sector 71, a killing that Brar suggested was allegedly linked to Moose Wala. 'Everyone knew what part Moose Wala had in that,' Brar said. 'Cops knew it; even journalists knew it. But nobody acted because of his political clout and money. We waited for justice. We waited for someone to take action. When no one did, we acted.' Brar said the main perpetrators of Vicky's killing called, apologised and begged for their lives. 'We neither forgave them nor made any compromise with them and we never will forgive them,' he said. 'Yaa asi rahavange, yaa eh rehnge. Duniya ch kite vi baithe hon, kadi mauka aauga. (Either us or them. Wherever they are sitting in the world, we will get a chance),' Brar added. When the journalist asked him why he did not go through the legal system, Brar dismissed the suggestion. 'Justice doesn't exist for people like us; only the powerful get it. I'm glad and proud of what I have done for my brother. I didn't beg worthless police officers or politicians for help like others,' he said. Goldy Brar, who is reportedly based in Canada, is a prominent member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. He has previously publicly taken credit for Moose Wala's murder and has been involved in a range of criminal activities, including extortion and smuggling. Brar was declared a terrorist by India's ministry of home affairs on January 1, 2024, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for his alleged involvement in cross-border arms smuggling and his ties to the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International. Despite ongoing investigations, no convictions have been made in connection with the murder, and Brar remains at large.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Goldy Brar reveals why he ordered Sidhu Moosewala's murder: ‘It was either him or us'
Popular Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moosewala was gunned down in broad daylight nearly three years ago. The man accused of orchestrating the killing, Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, has now broken his silence. In a rare interview released as part of a BBC documentary on Moosewala's birth anniversary, Brar gave a cold and unapologetic explanation for why he ordered the killing. Brar was on a phone call with the BBC journalist when she asked why he killed Sidhu Moosewala. Was it for money or fame? He replied that Moosewala's actions had left him and his associates 'no choice.' 'He crossed lines he shouldn't have,' Brar said. 'We had no option but to kill him. He had to face the consequences of his actions. It was either him or us. As simple as that.' The fatal ambush took place on a May afternoon in 2022, near Moose Wala's native village in Punjab's Mansa district. The singer, driving his black Mahindra Thar, was reportedly followed by two vehicles. One of them swerved to block his SUV, after which gunmen opened fire. Multiple bullets were sprayed into the vehicle, killing the 28-year-old artist. Locals later discovered his body slumped in the driver's seat. The BBC interview sheds new light on the motives behind Moosewala's killing. Brar alleged that the dispute began over a kabaddi tournament in a village affiliated with their rivals. According to him, Moosewala's public support for the rival team upset his gang members, including notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. "He was promoting people we were at odds with. That didn't sit well with Lawrence and the others," Brar claimed. "They warned him, told him to stay away, but he didn't." The simmering feud was reportedly eased temporarily by Vikramjit Singh Middukhera, popularly known as Vicky, a Youth Akali Dal leader and an associate of Bishnoi. Middukhera was shot dead in broad daylight on 7 August 2021 in Mohali's Sector 71, a killing that Brar suggested was linked to Moosewala. "Everyone knew what part Sidhu had in that," Brar said. "Cops knew it; even journalists knew it. But nobody acted because of his political clout and money. We waited for justice. We waited for someone to take action. When no one did, we acted." The gangster painted Moosewala as someone who had become too close to power, accusing him of using his influence to shield rivals. "He should've faced legal consequences. Jail, not fame," Brar said. When the journalist asked him why he did not go through the legal system, Brar dismissed the Indian legal system altogether. "Justice doesn't exist for people like us; only the powerful get it. I'm glad I didn't beg politicians for help like others." Referring to Middukhera, he added, "Vicky tried doing things the legal way. You can ask him yourself how that ended." Goldy Brar, who is believed to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, had publicly claimed responsibility for Sidhu Moosewala's murder. Brar was declared a terrorist by the Ministry of Home Affairs in a notification dated 1 January 2024 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), citing his links to cross-border arms smuggling and his association with the banned group Babbar Khalsa International. Despite ongoing investigations, no convictions have been made in the case, and Brar remains at large.
