NEW DELHI: Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar justified killing popular Sidhu Moosewala by claiming that the popular Punjabi singer “had to face the consequences of his actions.“In a BBC documentary, it was revealed that Lawrence Bishnoi and Moosewala’s relationship dated back a long time, and the dreaded gangster used to call the singer from jail, telling him he liked his music.“In his arrogance, he (Moosewala) made some mistakes that could not be forgiven,” Brar told the BBC.“We had no option but to kill him. He had to face the consequences of his actions. It was either him or us. As simple as that,” he added.Brar, who is also a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said that the “first dispute” between Moosewala and Bishnoi began with a match of Kabaddi in a village in Punjab.Brar said that Moosewala had promoted the tournament which was organised by Bishnoi’s rivals – the Bambiha gang.“That’s a village our rivals come from. He was promoting our rivals. That’s when Lawrence and others were upset with him. They threatened Sidhu and said they wouldn’t spare him,” Brar said.The dispute was resolved by an associate of Bishnoi Vicky Middukhera. Later, Middukhera was himself gunned down by gangsters in Mohali in August 2021, by which point, Bishnoi’s hostility towards Sidhu Moosewala reached the point of no return.The Bambiha gang claimed responsibility for killing Middukhera. The police named Moosewala’s friend and sometime manager Shaganpreet Singh on the charge sheet, citing evidence that Singh had provided information and logistical support to the gunmen. Singh later fled India and is believed to be in Australia. Moosewala denied any involvement.The Punjab police told the BBC there was no evidence linking Moosewala to the killing or any gang-related crime. But Moosewala was friends with Shaganpreet Singh, and he was never able to shake off the perception that he was aligned with the Bambiha gang — a perception that may have cost him his life.“Everyone knew Sidhu’s role, the police investigating knew, even the journalists who were investigating knew. Sidhu mixed with politicians and people in power. He was using political power, money, his resources to help our rivals. We wanted him to face punishment for what he’d done. He should have been booked. He should have been jailed. But nobody listened to our plea,” Brar said.“So we took it upon ourselves. When decency falls on deaf ears, it’s the gunshot that gets heard. Law. Justice. There’s no such thing,” he says. “Only the powerful can… (obtain) justice, not ordinary people like us,” he added.He went on to say that even Vicky Middukhera’s brother, despite being in politics, has struggled to get justice through India’s judicial system.“He’s a clean guy. He tried hard to get justice for his brother lawfully. Please call him and ask how that’s going. I did what I had to do for my brother. I have no remorse whatsoever,” he said.Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala, was shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa district on May 29. He was killed when he, along with his friend and cousin, was travelling in a jeep to Jawahar Ke village in Mansa. Six shooters waylaid and sprayed bullets at him.After the killing, Goldy Brar, who is a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the act.According to the chargesheet filed in the Moosewala murder case, Goldy coordinated with the shooters and plotters, including Bishnoi and Bhagwanpuria. He allegedly arranged weapons, cash, cars, phones, mobile SIMs and shelters for the accused.
