Sidhu Moosewala’s Friend Targeted: Gunmen Fire 8 Rounds at Punjabi Singer’s House in Barnala

Barnala: The incident of firing late Saturday night at the ancestral house of Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu in Farwahi village of Barnala created a stir. Between 1:30 and 2 o'clock, three masked youths arrived outside the house on a motorcycle and opened fire targeting the main gate. According to the videos that surfaced and local reports, about eight rounds were fired. The attackers fled on the bike after the incident. Family members were present inside the house, but no one was injured. Gulab Sidhu was abroad at the time of the incident.

What were the three youths doing on a bike in the silence of the night?

The CCTV footage that surfaced after the incident has made the picture of the entire incident clear to a great extent. In the video, three youths are seen coming on a bike. As soon as the bike stopped, two youths pointed weapons towards the house. Meanwhile, the third youth remained sitting on the bike. According to the report, he is seen recording the incident from his mobile. A few seconds after the shots were fired, all three left from there. Police are now considering this footage as an important basis for investigation.

Why were bullets fired at the gate of the house?

The attackers did not try to go inside the house. Their target was the main gate. After the firing, bullet marks were found at the gate and empty shells were also recovered on the spot. A major accident was averted due to the safety of the family members. After this incident that happened at night, an atmosphere of fear was created among the people nearby. Police reached the spot and investigated the incident site and collected evidence.

Where was Gulab Sidhu at the time of the incident?

Gulab Sidhu was not at home at that time. He is said to be abroad in connection with his concerts. The attack on his house has come at a time when there have been reports of the singer receiving threats in the past as well. For this reason, the police are now investigating any possible link between the old threats and this attack.

What is the claim in the audio surfaced on social media?

After the firing, an alleged audio clip has also surfaced on social media. In this, it is being claimed to take responsibility for the attack in the name of Doni Bal. In the audio, some allegations have been made against Gulab Sidhu and people associated with Moosewala have also been mentioned. However, the authenticity of this audio is still a matter of police investigation. Therefore, it would be premature to consider this as definitive proof of responsibility for the attack.

Was there an attempt to target Gulab Sidhu earlier also?

It has already come to light that the singer had received messages related to threats and extortion. In this background, the police have earlier been active regarding their security. Now after the firing at the house, the file of old incidents can also be important in the investigation. Police are trying to find out whether the current incident is related to any old dispute, threat or extortion.

How will the police reach the attackers now?

The most important part of the investigation is CCTV footage. The police do not want to limit themselves to home cameras only but are also looking at the recordings of cameras installed on nearby roads. This can reveal the way of arrival and escape of the attackers. Clues related to the identity of the motorcycle and the appearance of the three youths are also being collected. Investigation and complaint related services related to the case are also available on the official website of Barnala Police.

Gulab Sidhu's closeness to Moosewala is also being mentioned?

Gulab Sidhu has been said to be close to late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Moosewala was shot dead in Jawaharke village of Mansa on 29 May 2022. After the current firing, old controversies related to Moosewala have started being mentioned on social media, but the police have not yet said whether the firing at Gulab Sidhu's house has any connection with that case. The real reason for the attack will be revealed only after the investigation is completed.