Sidhu Moose Wala, Congress leader and Punjabi singer, was shot dead in Mansa district today. Two other people were injured in the firing. The incident took place a day after Punjab withdrew the security of 424 people, including Mr Moose Wala. The security cover was withdrawn as a part of Bhagwant Mann government's exercise to crack down on VIP culture. The attack took place when Mr Moose Wala and two of his friends were driving in a jeep to the village Jawahar Ke in Punjab. Punjab police said that the attack seemed to be due to a gang-war. Police also said that Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the attack.