Renowned Punjabi rapper and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala died in a firing on Sunday while he was en route to his village located in the district of Mansa.

The incident, in which about 30 rounds of bullets were fired,  occurred just a day after Bhagwant Mann’s government withdrew the singer’s police security cover. 

Here is all that you need to know about the attack-

Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was traveling in his jeep along with two of his friends on Sunday when unidentified assailants in two cars opened fire on his vehicle in broad daylight. Moose Wala was on his way to the Jawahar Ke village. He was then taken to the civil hospital, where he succumbed to the bullet wounds.

According to ANI, Punjab DGP Viresh Kumar Bhawra said that the killing appears to have been caused due to an “inter-gang rivalry.”

Police also stated that Goldy Brar, a Canada-based gangster, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Just a day ago, in a bid to bring an end to VIP culture, Punjab’s government downsized security cover for 424 people, including Sidhu Moose Wala.

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Slamming the Aam Aadmi Party, former Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh wrote on Twitter, “Brutal murder of Sidhu Moosewala is shocking. My profound condolences to the bereaved family.

Law and order has completely collapsed in Punjab. Criminals have no fear of law.

@AAPPunjab government has miserably failed. Nobody is safe in Punjab!”

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah also bashed the party on the microblogging platform. 

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“There is a reason why security provided to people should be based on an objective threat assessment & not based on personal likes & dislikes. These days security seems to be a reward for loyalty rather than an objective, need based decision #moosewala,” Abdullah said. 

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured that the conspirators of Moose Wala’s killing will not be “spared.” He further urged people to maintain composure.