Punjab police recover cars used in murder of singer Sidhu Moose Wala

Mansa, Punjab: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed under the supervision of the Mansa Superintendent of Police (SSP) has recovered cars involved in the killing of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala.

The news comes a day after the police recovered an abandoned car in Moga. Police said they suspect that the assailants might have fled in this vehicle after committing the murder. A forensic team examined the car following the recovery and the report on the same is yet to be revealed.

Meanwhile, Mansa SSP Gaurav Toora, who is heading the SIT probe, said police are probing various angles in connection to the murder of the singer as they have got various leads.

The singer-turned-politician was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jawaharke village in Mansa district of Punjab on Sunday, a day after the Punjab government curtailed his security cover.

"An SIT has been formed under my supervision. We are probing the case from various angles. We have recovered the cars that were used in the crime. We have got various leads. We are hopeful that accused will be arrested soon," said SSP Mansa.

The Police said the two persons who got injured during the incident are currently stable and out of danger.

Mr Toora said they are probing the role of groups of gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar as they have taken responsibility for the incident.

"Lawrence Bishnoi group and Goldy Brar group have taken the responsibility for the incident on social media. We are also probing this angle," he added.

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has also begun questioning Lawrence Bishnoi in Tihar jail in connection with Sidhu Moose Wala's murder case after Canada-based Goldy Brar claimed responsibility for the murder. Brar is a close aide of Bishnoi, who is also said to be involved in the singer's murder.

Punjab Police on Monday also detained six people from Dehradun's Peliyon Police Chowki area in connection with Moose Wala's murder, STF sources said.

Sidhu Moose Wala was cremated on Tuesday at his native village Moosa in the Mansa district of Punjab. His body was taken from Mansa Civil Hospital to his residence on Tuesday morning where a huge crowd gathered to pay their tributes.