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Goldy Brar Shot Dead In US By Rival Gang Of Arsh Dalla And Lakhbir, Reports Say; Was Alleged Mastermind Of Sidhu Moosewala Murder

Nishtha Anushree

May 01, 2024, 04:44 PM | Updated 04:44 PM IST


Gangster Goldy Brar.
Gangster Goldy Brar.

Gangster Goldy Brar is reported to have been shot dead in the US by his rival gang of Arsh Dalla and Lakhbir. Brar is the alleged mastermind of the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

According to Asianet Newsable, the firing happened at Hotel Fairmount in California at 5:25 pm on Tuesday (30 April). However, there has been no official confirmation yet.

Brar is known to have a deep-rooted animosity with his rivals, which was fueled by Moosewala's murder on 29 May 2022. His real name is Satinderjit Singh and is accused of murder and trafficking illegal firearms.

Despite being the son of a former policeman in Punjab, Brar began his crime career by engaging in local gang conflicts. Gradually, he transitioned from being a figure in Punjab's underworld to being listed among Canada's top 25 wanted individuals.

India's Home Ministry declared him a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act earlier this year. He was presently residing in Brampton, Canada, was associated with the banned Khalistani terrorist outfit Babbar Khalsa International.

He was involved in multiple killings and professed radical ideology, figured in making threatening calls to pro-nationalist leaders, demanding ransom and posting the claims of killings on different social media platforms.

He has also been involved in smuggling of high-grade arms, ammunition and explosive materials through drones from across the border and supplying thereon for carrying out killings and also providing sharp-shooters.

A Red Corner Notice has been issued by Interpol against Brar in 2022. Further, a non-bailable warrant dated 12 December 2022 has been issued against him and he is a subject of Look Out Circular (LoC).

Nishtha Anushree is Senior Sub-editor at Swarajya. She tweets at @nishthaanushree.


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