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Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala was cremated on Tuesday, 31 May, amid chants of 'Satnam Waheguru' in Punjab's Moosa village, with thousands of his fans and supporters flocking to the venue.
Supporters and fans in Sidhu Moose Wala's funeral procession called it 'veere di aakhri ride' in reference to the singer's last musical titled 'The Last Ride.'
The body was handed over to the family earlier on Tuesday following an autopsy conducted at the Mansa Civil Hospital by a five-member forensic team of doctors.
Moose Wala was murdered on Sunday, 29 May, by unidentified men. According to reports, the autopsy has suggested that the body had 25 bullet injuries, which wounded his left lung and liver fatally.
Supporters and fans in Sidhu Moose Wala's funeral procession called it 'veere di aakhri ride' in reference to the singer's last musical titled 'The Last Ride'
Sidhu Moose Wala's funeral procession was taken out on his favourite tractor and a trolley
The Uttarakhand and Punjab Special Task Force arrested four people from Dehradun on Monday, 30 May, in connection with Moose Wala's murder
The police has claimed that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, and their associates were involved in the killing
On the request of the singer's father, the Punjab government has requested the Punjab and Haryana High Court to constitute an SIT under a sitting judge
Police Arrest Suspect from Punjab in Moose Wala Murder Case
A person from Punjab, named Manpreet Singh, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with Sidhu Moose Wala's murder. The accused has been sent to police custody for five days.
Punjab BJP Chief Visits Moose Wala's Home to Express Condolences
Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Ashwani Sharma visited the home of Sidhu Moose Wala to express his condolences to the latter's father.
Moose Wala Was to Get Married in November
Sidhu Moose Wala was to tie the knot in November this year after his wedding was postponed in April, as per India Today.
The name of his fiance was Amandeep Kaur, who hails from the Sangreddy village.
Big Names in Politics Attend Moose Wala's Last Rites
Prominent names in politics attended the last rites of Sidhu Moose Wala, including Punjab Congress chief Harish Chowdhary, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amitsar) leader Simranjit Singh Mann.
Moose Wala's Father Thumps Chest During Son's Last Rites
Sidhu Moose Wala’s father could be seen thumping his chest during his son's last rites.
People Climb Trees to Watch Sidhu Moose Wala's Last Rites
People climbed on top of trees to watch the last rites of Sidhu Moose Wala. Thousands also gathered to pay their last respects at Moose Wala's native village of Moosa.
Moose Waala's Father Removes Turban During Son's Last Rites
Sidhu Moose Waala's father removed his turban as a mark of gratitude to the people who were present at his son's last rites. Fans and supporters tried to discourage him from removing his turban.
Sidhu Moose Wala Cremated in Native Village
Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala was cremated on Tuesday, 31 May, amid chants of 'Satnam Waheguru' in Punjab's Moosa village, with thousands of his fans and supporters flocking to the venue.
'The Last Ride': Supporters, Fans Remember Moose Wala's Last Song
Supporters and fans in Sidhu Moose Wala's funeral procession called it 'veere di aakhri ride' in reference to the singer's last musical titled 'The Last Ride.'
Sidhu Moose Wala's Last Rites Begin
Flocked by fans and supporters, Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's last rites began on Tuesday, 31 May, amid chants of 'Satnam Waheguru'.
Sidhu Moose Wala's Body Reaches Fields
Wearing a red turban and a sehra, Sidhu Moose Wala's body reaches site of cremation in the fields.
Sidhu Moose Wala's Final Journey Begins
Sidhu Moose Wala's final journey began in Punjab's Moosa village on his favourite tractor.
Raja Warring Pays Tributes
Punjab Congress Chief Raja Warring paid tributes to Sidhu Moose Wala at his residence.
Who Is Accused Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi? Why Has He Moved HC?
Lawrence Bishnoi, 30, was arrested in 2016, and is accused of at least two dozen cases ranging from murder, attempt to murder, trespassing, assault, extortion, and robbery, among others.
After his arrest, Bishnoi was lodged in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur jail but was moved to Delhi’s Mandoli jail a year ago in connection to a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) case. He was later shifted to Delhi’s Tihar Jail, where he is currently lodged.
Bishnoi has approached a Delhi court to appeal against giving his custody to the Punjab Police fearing a fake encounter.
Read the full story here.
Funeral Procession To Take Place on His Favourite Tractor
Sidhu Moose Wala's funeral procession would be taken out on his favourite tractor and a trolley. The tractor has been decorated with flowers.
Lathi Charge Outside Moose Wala's House
The police lathi charged fans outside Sidhu Moose Wala's house after overcrowding, ahead of the the singer's funeral.
Fans Fondly Remember Sidhu Moose Wala Ahead of Cremation
"He was a good man, always met us warmly. He made good songs and respected women. He was a good man but the world did not value him," said Gaurav, a fan from Kapurthala who came to attend Sidhu Moose Wala's cremation.
Sidhu Moose Wala to be Cremated in His Fields
Singer Sidhu Moose Wala will be cremated in his fields later today.
Fans, Supporters Flock to Moosa Village
Scores of fans and supporters of Sidhu Moose Wala arrived at Moosa village to pay last respects to the singer before his cremation.
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What Autopsy Suggests
The autopsy report has suggested that the body had 25 bullet injuries and the impact on the left lung and liver was fatal.
The autopsy was conducted at the Mansa Civil Hospital.
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