"The Life and Death of Sidhu Moose Wala"

Sidhu Moose Wala, a renowned Punjabi singer-actor and politician, was shot dead on May 29, 2022.

The murder took place in Jawahar Ke village in Punjab's Mansa district.

The assailants used an AK-47 assault rifle, marking the first time such a weapon was used in a targeted killing in the region.

Gangster Goldy Brar, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the murder, citing revenge for the killing of Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera.

The murder had political implications, as Moose Wala had recently joined the Congress party and contested in the 2022 Punjab assembly elections but lost by a significant margin.

The murder raised questions about the security cover provided to Moose Wala, as his security had been curtailed shortly before the incident.

Delhi Police made significant breakthroughs in the case, arresting several shooters and tracking down gangsters involved in the crime.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed chargesheets against 31 accused, linking the murder to a gang war between the Bishnoi and Bambiha gangs.

Moose Wala's parents have been demanding an investigation into the leak of his security details and have campaigned against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The case has exposed the nexus between gangsters and the music industry in Punjab, although no one from the industry has been indicted in the chargesheets.

Despite the chargesheets, the court is yet to frame charges against the accused, as producing all of them together for videoconferencing poses a challenge.

Moose Wala's legacy as a popular Punjabi artist continues, with his songs gaining millions of subscribers and international recognition.

On his first death anniversary, Moose Wala's mother paid tribute at the spot where he was killed, expressing the family's ongoing fight for justice.