New Delhi, Mar 12 — The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to two accused — Pawan Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh — in the 2022 murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, noting the period of custody and the progress of the trial.
Moosewala, a popular Punjabi singer and rapper, was shot dead on May 29, 2022, in Jawaharke village of Punjab’s Mansa district after gunmen intercepted his SUV and opened fire.
The killing triggered a large-scale police investigation across several states and was later linked to a gang rivalry involving the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Investigators said six shooters carried out the attack and fired multiple rounds at Moosewala, who died at the scene.
Police later filed a 1,850-page chargesheet naming multiple accused for their alleged roles in planning, funding and executing the murder.
According to the investigation, the killing was allegedly planned to avenge the murder of Akali leader Vicky Middukhera in 2021.
Police named 24 accused in the chargesheet, including those accused of providing weapons, conducting reconnaissance, arranging vehicles and executing the shooting.
Among those alleged to be the masterminds of the conspiracy are gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar — who investigators say coordinated the operation from abroad — and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
The chargesheet also named several others, including Saraj Minto, Manpreet Singh Manna, Manpreet Bhao, Prabhdeep Singh Babbi, Sandeep Singh Kekra, Baldev Singh, Manu Dagar, Naseeb, Charanjit Singh Chetan, Priyavrat, Ankit Sersa, Keshav Kumar, Manmohan Mohna, Kashish, Deepak, Sachin Bhiwani and Arshad Khan.
Investigators said these individuals allegedly played roles ranging from reconnaissance of Moosewala’s movements to arranging logistics and participating in the attack.
Several accused — including Goldy Brar, Sachin Thapan, Anmol Bishnoi and Lipin Nehra — were reported to be absconding at the time the chargesheet was filed.
Courts later framed charges against 27 accused in the case. The trial in Punjab courts is ongoing, with some accused remaining in custody while others have secured bail during the proceedings.