In the video for his latest song, The Last Ride, Sidhu Moose Wala refers to the murder of the cult American rapper Tupac in 1996. He was murdered while driving, and almost the same fate befell the music star of North India.
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The killings in the state of Punjab have sparked a political storm and protests by fans calling for justice for Moose Walu. Opposition leaders have criticized the government for reducing police protection.
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According to the police, the singer’s protection was reduced from four patrols to two the day before his murder, but even they did not travel with him on a fateful evening.
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Punjabi Governor Bhagvan Mann said the government was working to combat the “VIP culture” through widespread action, and police said police patrols were needed elsewhere.
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Sidhu Moose Wala was one of 400 people whose protection was removed or reduced. The government’s measures garnered criticism after a list of 400 people leaked to social networks.
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Moose Wala was one of the biggest Punjabi celebrities. He was known for his spirited, original, but also controversial texts, for which he was investigated by the police in 2020, as he allegedly promoted a culture of carrying weapons. Apart from India, Moose Wala also has fans in Britain and Canada. There is a strong Punjabi community in both countries.
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