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Gangster tells BBC why India's biggest hip-hop star was murdered

Gangster tells BBC why India's biggest hip-hop star was murdered

Summary

Sidhu Moose Wala, a popular Punjabi hip-hop star, was shot and killed in India in 2022. A gangster named Goldy Brar claimed responsibility for the murder but remains at large. Despite arrests, no one has been tried in court for the killing.

Key Facts

  • Sidhu Moose Wala was killed in May 2022 while driving near his village in Punjab, India.
  • Gunmen in two cars followed and cornered his SUV before shooting him.
  • Moose Wala was hit by 24 bullets and declared dead at the hospital.
  • Goldy Brar, a gangster, claimed responsibility for ordering the murder via Facebook.
  • Brar is not in custody and is believed to be in Canada.
  • Six gunmen were identified, and about 30 people were arrested, with two suspects killed by police.
  • The motive for the killing remains unclear despite the arrests and Brar's claim.
  • Sidhu Moose Wala was known for his influential role in Punjabi music and often sang about identity, politics, and social issues.
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