Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead in Mansa just a day after his security cover was withdrawn.
Footage of the killing has been circulating on social media and Moose Wala was reportedly shot ten times.
Just 24 hours before the shooting, Moose Wala’s security cover along with that of 424 VIPs as part of the government’s move to crack down on so-called VIP culture.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a statement, “Deeply shocked and saddened by the murder of promising Congress leader and talented artist, Sidhu Moosewala.
“My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and fans from across the world,”