Masked men fire at Punjab home of singer who was close to Sidhu Moosewala
Masked assailants fired shots at the home of Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu, who is known for his association with the late rapper Sidhu Moose Wala. Police are investigating a potential threat linked to a social media audio clip.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns and gang-related violence within the Punjabi music industry.
BATHINDA: Three masked assailants fired at least six shots at the home of Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu in Pharwahi village, Barnala district, early Sunday. No injuries were reported.CCTV footage captured the attack at 1:33 am. The bullets hit the home’s iron gate, according to residents. Police recovered six empty shells from the site.Sidhu was not home during the incident, as he is currently abroad promoting his film ‘Judaa‘, released Aug 21. A song from the film has drawn 7.4 million views onlineBarnala senior superintendent of police (SSP) Mohammad Sarfaraz Alam said a case of attempt to murder and under Arms Act has been registered against unidentified suspects. Alam said Sidhu had faced threats earlier.
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