Singer Sidhu Moosa Wala was murdered on Sunday

Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, aka Sidhu Moose Wala, a Punjabi singer-politician, was shot dead on Sunday night.

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A few minutes after leaving his home on Sunday evening, Moose Wala was driving his SUV when two cars approached from behind.

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His black SUV is seen being trailed by two cars in a CCTV video.

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On Tuesday, Bhagwant Singh Mann's government backed down on his security measures - a move that brought a barrage of criticism from the opposition.

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The 28-year-old Congress leader's murder, blamed on inter-gang rivalry, stunned the state and sparked a fresh political controversy.

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According to the state police, Goldy Brar, who lives in Canada, and Lawrence Bishnoi, a jailed gangster, were both involved in the killing.

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As a candidate for the Mansa district, he lost to Dr Vijay Singla of the AAP.

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A recent member of the Congress, Moosewala, was criticized for promoting gun culture in his songs.

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