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India.com
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sidhu Moose Wala was killed due to..., reveals gangster Goldy Brar after 3 years
Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead May 29 at Jawaharke village in Punjab's Mansa district, leaving behind the whole nation in shock. He was shot dead by unidentified assailants. The attack came a day after the Aam Admi Party-led government withdrew Sidhu's security cover. Within hours, a Punjabi gangster named Goldy Brar used Facebook to take responsibility for ordering the killing. But even three years after the murder, no one has been prosecuted and Goldie Brar is still absconding. His whereabouts are also unknown. Now BBC has managed to contact Brar and asked him how and why Sidhu Moose Wala was killed. Sidhu Moosewala, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, was widely known for his gangster raps, was murdered when Brar gave orders. To the BBC, the gangster said Moose Wala made some mistakes that could not be forgiven. 'In his arrogance, he made some mistakes that could not be forgiven. 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 Canada-based gangster said, who is officially designated a terrorist. While Goldy Brar claimed to have ordered the hit, he was not in India when Moose Wala was killed. The Punjabi singer had taken his Thar for a spin near his native village when assailants rained bullets at his SUV. Goldy Brar also revealed that his friend and jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was in contact with Moose Wala. In an attempt to flatter Bishnoi, the singer would send him 'good morning' and 'good night', claimed Brar. Brar further said, 'Moose Wala had promoted the tournament which was organised by Bishnoi's rivals – the Bambiha gang. That's a village our rivals come from. He was promoting our rivals. That's when Lawrence and others were upset with him. They threatened Sidhu and said they wouldn't spare him'. 'Everyone knew Sidhu's role, the police investigating knew, even the journalists who were investigating knew. Sidhu Moose Wala mixed with politicians and people in power. He was using political power, money, and his resources to help our rivals. We wanted him to face punishment for what he'd done. He should have been booked. He should have been jailed. But nobody listened to our plea. So we took it upon ourselves. When decency falls on deaf ears, it's the gunshot that gets heard,' Brar added.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Death toll in Punjab hooch tragedy rises to 21, Opposition calls for CM Bhagwant Mann to resign
At least 21 people have died in the Amritsar district of Punjab after consuming illicit liquor, in the third major hooch tragedy in the state over the last five years. The deaths were reported in the Bhangali, Patalpuri, Marari Kalan and Therewal villages of the Majitha subdivision in Amritsar, after people consumed spurious liquor. Earlier on Tuesday, several people were hospitalised as well. The police have launched a probe and have arrested nine accused and suspended four officials involved in the case, including the excise and taxation officer as well as the deputy superintendent of police in the district. The police also revealed that methanol has been bought in bulk online in order to prepare the hooch. Also Read: Excise revenue surpasses ₹10 cr for 1st time, says Punjab finance minister Harpal Cheema In a post on X, Punjab's chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said, 'The sad news of the death of many people due to consumption of poisoned liquor has been received in the villages around Majitha. These killers of innocent people will not be spared at any cost. These are not deaths, but murders. These culprits who create mourning atmosphere in people's homes with poisonous liquor will be punished strictly according to the law.' He added, 'I pray to God for the peace of the departed souls. The government stands with the affected families and will provide all possible help.' In response to the deaths of 21 people after consuming hooch in Punjab, opposition parties accused the Aam Admi Party-led government of failing to control the production of illicit liquor and the liquor mafia. They sought the resignation of Punjab's CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and the state excise minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Also Read: Crackdown on liquor smuggling: Six Chandigarh excise officials chargesheeted Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said in a post on X, 'Where is the so-called Yudh Nasheyan De Virodh now? @AAPPunjab govt has utterly failed to control the liquor mafia.' The Punjab government had been conducting an anti-drug drive - Yudh Nasheyan De Virodh (war against drugs) - for the past 70 days. "The CM, who is also Home Minister, is too busy with PR while illegal trade thrives. This is not governance -- this is criminal negligence. How many more lives will it take?" added Bajwa. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal called the incident a 'man-made tragedy' and accused the state of sponsoring the disaster. 'Illegal distilleries are flourishing, and innocent lives are being snuffed out. Where are our task forces, @BhagwantMann?' he said in a post on X. He added, "This exposes the hollowness of your "Yudh Nashian Virudh" slogan. Your inaction is criminal. You have no right to remain in office if you cannot curb this menace." (with inputs from Surjit Singh)
