Sidhu Moose Wala, who had dabbled in politics, was shot dead the day after state security was lifted. His death has evoked outcry of grief from music fans around the world and artists such as Drake and Burna Boy.
The family of India’s most popular Punjabi hip-hop artist, who was murdered last year, has used his memorial service to demand justice.
Sidu Moose Wara was shot dead by an unidentified gunman the day after his national security was removed by India’s new government.
Addressing the crowd, his father, Barkaul Singh, said, “Criminals and gangsters sitting inside prisons have access to the internet and are interviewed on TV, while the government is giving the general public access to the internet.” It cuts off people’s internet,” he said with a slogan against the government.
“This was done on purpose to dampen our voices calling for justice for our son,” he added.
A family friend, Garvinder Singh Sandu, said: “I know who shot that gun, but who is behind it?
“His father literally said, [police should] Check out those people. ”
His childhood friend Sandy Gioia came from Kent for the ceremony.Sidhu often stayed with him while in the UK.
“Sidhu’s influence can be seen all over the world,” he said.
“The British parliament raised the issue because he had a residence permit and was a spokesperson. [permanent resident] For Canada.
“But our main concern is the Indian government, to which he paid over £200,000 in taxes a year. This government is doing nothing.”
Forensic examination of cartridges recovered after Sidhu’s death showed that he used an AK-47 rifle, a .30-bore pistol, and four to five 9mm pistols. His car had more than 25 bullet holes in it, and a few more bullet holes in the wall near the crime scene.
Police said 27 people, including six gunmen, had been arrested in connection with the killing, but the case is ongoing.
A top state police official, VK Bhawra, said initial investigations revealed the killings were linked to “gang feuds”.
However, the family was not happy with the pace and investigation and does not believe his murder was gang-related.
At a memorial service held in his native Musa village, men and women of all ages from across Punjab and beyond gathered to pay their respects.
Avijeet and five of his friends traveled from Mohali, all wearing T-shirts with Sidhu’s picture on them.
He said: “There is no one like him, and there will be no one like him.
“He is our hero and our pride around the world.
“His loss is as if a part of me was cut away.”
Sidhu’s popularity is unrivaled as his fanbase continues to grow even after his death.
His songs and videos have crossed borders and been viewed hundreds of millions of times. His song So High has over 645 million views.
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2018’s So High kick-started his music career in India and among the Indian and Punjabi diaspora in countries such as the UK and Canada.
Set to hard-hitting hip-hop beats, many of his songs were about weapons, revenge, and gangs, laced with emotional and political issues.
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Described as a pioneer in his community, he frequently collaborated with artists in the UK scene, including rappers MIST and Stefflon Don and producer Steel Banglez.
He was the first Indian singer to perform at the Wireless Festival and won four awards at the BritAsia TV Music Awards.
Since his death, many of the biggest names in music have sent tributes, including Canadian rapper Drake and Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
He also dabbled in politics, unsuccessfully running as a candidate for the Indian Parliamentary Party in the Punjab elections.
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