A human rights group has asked Punjab authorities to look into videos reportedly showing Sidhu Moose Wala ’s younger brother, Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, making gun gestures at a public event in Toronto. The organisation has sought counselling for the toddler’s parents, saying steps should be taken to ensure the child is not encouraged to imitate acts of violence.
The complaint states that Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, who is around two-and-a-half years old and is also known as Chhota Sidhu, was brought on stage during the opening show of the Signed to God World Tour in Toronto, Canada, on October 9, according to ANI. The complaint also referred to the death of his elder brother, Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, who was shot dead near Jawaharke village in Mansa district on May 29, 2022. Sidhu Moosewala, born Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, was a popular Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter known for hits such as So High, 295 and The Last Ride. He was shot dead on May 29, 2022, in Jawaharke village of Mansa, Punjab. More than 30 rounds were fired at the singer, and locals found him slumped in the driver’s seat of his vehicle, according to reports.
The organisation alleged that the child made pistol-firing gestures and imitated the sound of gunshots. It also referred to videos shared on social media that allegedly show people around the toddler prompting him to repeat the gestures. The organisation cited the family’s circumstances while raising concerns about the toddler’s safety and well-being. He built a huge fan following with his distinctive musical style and lyrics that often reflected his life experiences and Punjabi roots.
The group said it was concerned that encouraging such behaviour at an early age could affect the child’s development and lead him to see violence as normal.
