On what would have been Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala’s birthday, a shocking confession came out: Goldy Brar, a gangster living in Canada, admitted that he planned the singer’s murder back in 2022.
In a long, six-hour talk with a British Media, Brar said he expressed ‘absolutely no regret’ for the bold murder that happened in broad daylight. This killing shocked people in India and Punjabi communities around the world.
On May 29, 2022, Sidhu Moose Wala, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, was driving his black SUV in his hometown, Mansa. Suddenly, two other cars blocked him in. Shortly after, a lot of bullets were fired – 24 of them hit his SUV. The 28-year-old singer died right away. His cousin and a friend were also in the car; they were injured but survived.
This murder happened just one day after the Punjab government had reduced Moose Wala’s security, which caused a huge outcry across the country. Sidhu Moose Wala was seen as one of Punjab’s most important cultural figures. People loved him for his honest songs and how he spoke his mind about social and political issues. His music had been watched billions of times online and he had a huge, loyal fanbase both in India and around the world.
“It was either him or us”
Talking to the BBC, Brar gave a reason that sounded both cold and stubborn. He said, ‘Because he was so arrogant, he made some mistakes that we couldn’t forgive. It was either him or us. It was that simple.’
Brar, who is thought to be operating from Canada, is a close partner of Lawrence Bishnoi, a gangster who is currently in jail. Brar claimed that Moose Wala had angered the Bishnoi gang because he supported a kabaddi tournament that was supposedly connected to their rival, the Bambiha gang. Things got even worse after Vicky Middukhera, who was linked to Bishnoi, was killed in 2021. Indian police believe Moose Wala’s manager at the time, Shaganpreet Singh, was involved in that murder. Shaganpreet then left India and is believed to be living in Australia.
Even though Moose Wala was never officially charged in the case of Middukhera’s killing, Brar strongly believed he was involved. Brar said, ‘Everyone knew Sidhu’s part in it. The police, reporters, even politicians knew – but nobody did anything. So, we decided to take action ourselves.
“No faith in justice system”
Brar brushed aside ideas that Moose Wala’s murder was about getting famous or making money. Instead, he called it an act of revenge. He said, ‘There’s no such thing as law or justice. Only the powerful get fair justice in this country.”
Consequences in gang network
He also mentioned how frustrated he was by what he saw as a lack of legal options for victims like Middukhera. Brar added, ‘Even his brother, who had political connections, couldn’t get justice. I did what I had to do for my brother. I feel absolutely no regret.’
This interview was shown on the BBC on June 11th, which was Moose Wala’s birthday. It’s the first time Brar has openly and clearly explained why he was involved in the killing.
Since the murder, Indian police have arrested more than 30 people who they believe are connected to the case. Out of the six gunmen who were identified, two were killed in separate confrontations with the police. The others are still in jail, but the trial hasn’t finished yet.
Even though Brar admitted what he did, Indian authorities still can’t get to him. No one knows exactly where he is, but officials think he’s still in Canada. This has become a serious problem for diplomatic relations, especially since India keeps asking for him to be sent back.
Sidhu Moose Wala’s death still deeply affects the music and culture scene in Punjab. He was someone special – he studied electrical engineering but then switched to music, rising from a small village in Punjab to become a global star. His journey was a truly unique success story. In his songs, he often talked about who people are, the struggles of farmers, and unfair treatment based on caste.
His passing, for many, highlighted a worrying trend: how deeply crime, politics, and popular culture in that area are now connected.
