Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. File
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The parents of singer Sidhu Moosewala, who was shot useless final yr, sat on a protest outside the Punjab Assembly complex, in Chandigarh, on March 7 looking for justice for their son.
Speaking to reporters, an emotional Balkaur Singh stated the masterminds behind his son’s homicide have been nonetheless at massive. He stated nothing concrete has been carried out by the investigation businesses and demanded a CBI probe into the incident.
Carrying placards, Mr. Singh and his spouse Charan Kaur sat outside the State Assembly. They have been accompanied by some senior Punjab Congress leaders, together with Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa.
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly referred to as Sidhu Moosewala, was shot useless in Punjab’s Mansa district on May 29.
“I have come here today as we have no other option. For the last 10 months, nothing concrete has been done. Enough time has been given to police and the administration to act. “But the truth is the (homicide) case is being suppressed. Crucial witnesses are being eradicated and nothing goes in our favour. So, we’re compelled to sit outside the Vidhan Sabha,” the singer’s father said. “Till the time, the State Assembly is in session, we are going to sit outside in protest,” he said.
Meanwhile, Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal met Moosewala’s parents outside the Assembly complex and said the AAP government was with them.
“It is your personal authorities, you do not want to sit on any dharna. We will battle your battle,” he told Moosewala’s father, adding that all the culprits, including the masterminds of the crime, will be nabbed. Talking to reporters, Mr. Dhaliwal assured that the case is being investigated fairly.
He said 29 people have so far been arrested in the case, adding that two of the accused were killed in an encounter, while five are to be brought from outside the country for which the State government was already in touch with the Centre and other agencies concerned.
Asked if the ongoing probe was being compromised, Moosewala’s father earlier said, “Not solely is it being influenced, efforts are on to shut the case. What is the present standing of the investigation? “A celebrity was murdered triggering worldwide anger, but the Indian government is not listening,” he stated.
“Only the shooters (involved in the case) have been arrested, but what about the masterminds?” he requested. When requested if he would demand a CBI probe, Mr. Singh replied, “Definitely, it should be done. When nothing has been done so far, only shooters involved have been nabbed… So far only supplementary challans have been presented in this case. I have come here because no one is listening to us,” he stated.
Drawing parallels, an agitated Mr. Singh stated when a political determine is killed, immediate motion is taken and the accused are introduced to the guide. “I have submitted a list of people involved in my son’s killing to the authorities. But nothing has happened. I prefer to die on the road seeking justice for my son,” he stated.
“What action has been taken against (Canada-based gangster who had claimed responsibility for Moosewala’s killing) Goldy Brar? A red corner notice was issued against him, but what after that?” he requested.
Moosewala’s father additionally supplied reward cash for these giving details about the masterminds behind the killing of the favored singer.
“I have said I would make arrangements for reward money. What pressure is Goldy Brar facing…he is living his life comfortably abroad,” he stated.
    Pointing in direction of his spouse, Mr. Singh stated, “Both of us are heart patients. If we do not get justice while we are still alive, what is its worth?” Mr. Singh additionally alleged that he was receiving demise threats for pursuing the case.
He added that his household had been cooperating with the administration in probing the case, however they have been but to get any justice.
