Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead today in Punjab's Mansa
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that those involved in the attack on singer Sidhu Moose Wala won't be spared. The Aam Aadmi Party leader also urged everyone to remain calm.
"I am shocked and deeply saddened by the gruesome murder of Sidhu Moosewala. Nobody involved will be spared. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his fans across the world. I appeal everyone to stay calm," Mr Mann posted on Koo.
Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead today in Punjab's Mansa, a day after the state government withdrew his security cover.
Yesterday, Bhagwant Mann government withdrew the security of 424 people as a part of their exercise to crack down on VIP culture.
Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also reiterated Mr Mann's request to "keep calm".
"The murder of Sidhu Moosewala is very sad and shocking. I just spoke to Punjab CM Mann Sahib. The culprits will be given the harshest punishment. I request everyone to keep calm and maintain peace. May God rest his soul," Mr Kejriwal tweeted.
Born on June 17, 1993, Moose Wala, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, belonged to the Moosewala village which is situated in Punjab's Mansa district. The singer was widely known for his gangster raps, and held a degree in electrical engineering. He learnt music during his college days and after completing his education, he moved to Canada.