The shocking 2022 daylight murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala continues to raise questions. A new documentary by the BBC titled ‘The Killing Call’ takes a deeper look into the events leading to his death, with gangster Goldy Brar, one of the accused, offering details through audio recordings. It reveals gang rivalries and a kabaddi dispute behind Sidhu Moosewala’s death.
Sidhu Moosewala Murder: Gang Dispute?
According to investigative journalist Ishleen Kaur, “Sidhu was in touch with Lawrence Bishnoi” during his early days in Canada. However, over time, Sidhu also became friendly with Bishnoi’s rivals—the Bambiha gang. This dual association appears to have triggered rising tensions between Sidhu and the Bishnoi group.
A music associate mentioned that the turning point came during a kabaddi match organised by gangster Mandeep Dhaliwal, a Bambiha gang member. Sidhu Moosewala was invited to perform at the event in Bhago Majra, a village linked to Bishnoi’s rivals. “The first dispute was the kabaddi game at Bhago Majra… He was promoting our rivals,” said Goldy Brar in the documentary. “That’s when Lawrence and others were upset with Sidhu. They threatened Sidhu and said they wouldn’t spare him.”
Murder of Vicky Middukhera Intensifies Rivalry
In August 2021, the murder of Vicky Middukhera, a close friend of both Lawrence and Goldy, worsened the situation. Though the Bambiha gang allegedly took credit, the incident cast suspicion on Sidhu, due to his links with the gang.
Later, when a chargesheet was filed, Shaganpreet Singh, a close associate of Sidhu, was named as someone who helped the shooters. HGS Dhaliwal of the Delhi Police said, “Shaganpreet hosted the shooters, gave them accommodation.” Shaganpreet fled the country, but rumours tied Sidhu to the murder.
Goldy Brar stated, “Everyone knew Sidhu’s role (in Vicky’s death), the police knew, even the journalists knew. He was using his political power, his money, his resources to help our rivals, those who killed our brother. We wanted him to face punishment for what he’d done. He should have been booked. He should have been jailed, but no one heard our plea. So we took it upon ourselves. When decency falls on deaf ears, it’s the gunshot that gets heard.”
He added, “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.”
Murder Of Sidhu Moosewala
Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead on May 29, 2022, in Punjab’s Mansa district. He was attacked by a group of assailants while driving his SUV, just a day after the state government reduced his SUV, just a day after he was forced to reduce his security by the state government.
The attackers fired over 30 rounds at close range, leaving Moosewala dead. The killing shocked fans across the world and was later linked to gang rivalry, with gangster Goldy Brar claiming responsibility.
Sidhu is still a revered and respected figure in the hip-hop community across the world, with rappers like Burna Boy, Drake, and KSI shouting him out and paying tribute to him on multiple occasions.