Singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s father says ‘I am ruined’ after son’s death: ‘He hugged me and cried’

Singer Sidhu Moose Wala was shot lifeless on May 29, 2022. His family contributors organised an Antim Ardas ceremony (the last prayer) for the late singer on Wednesday. During the ceremony, Sidhu’s father, Balkaur Singh got emotional and requested the crowd ‘What was once my son’s fault?’ he additionally stated that ‘today, I am ruined’.

Sidhu was once shot dead with the aid of unidentified assailants in Jawaharke village of Punjab’s Mansa district on May 29. Sidhu’s physique had 19 bullet injuries and he died within 15 minutes of being shot, in accordance to the autopsy report, which additionally mentioned that the motive of his dying was once “haemorrhage shock” due to antemortem firearm injuries.

According to a file by means of Indian Express, throughout the Wednesday ceremony, Balkaur Singh said, “Please take Punjab out of this fire. Today I am ruined. My fate have to no longer repeat in anyone’s life. I can’t recognize if there was once any fault with my son. If a son makes a mistake, his dad and mom are requested to correct him. I swear by the ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ that I hadn’t acquired any criticism regarding my son.”

He added, “My son hugged me and cried about why he used to be blamed for everything. I have no longer performed incorrect to anyone. I nonetheless requested him once more if he had executed anything wrong. Sometimes parents may also now not be conscious of what their younger youth are doing. He swore upon his mother and father and instructed us that he was no longer into any fraudulent activity. I reassured him that he need not concern then. We believe in God.”

The Punjab Police have said that they have arrested eight people so a long way in connection with the murder. They have been held on the prices of presenting logistic support, conducting recce and harbouring the shooters of the singer, said police. Police also said they have recognized 4 shooters who have been worried in the crime. Those arrested have been identified as Sandeep Singh, alias Kekda, of Sirsa, Haryana; Manpreet Singh, alias Manna, of Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda; and Manpreet Bhau of Dhaipai, Faridkot.