Gunfire erupted outside the ancestral home of popular Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu in Punjab late at night, sparking widespread panic in the area. The incident took place at Farwahi village in Barnala district, where three unidentified masked men arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at the entrance of the house. According to preliminary findings, the assailants discharged multiple rounds targeting the main gate before fleeing the scene at high speed. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported during the incident. Local police authorities reached the location shortly after receiving information and commenced a detailed probe into the shooting.
Late-Night Incident and Initial Investigation
The shooting occurred in Farwahi village, which falls under Barnala district, where Gulab Sidhu resides with his family. Initial information suggests that the three attackers kept their faces fully covered to conceal their identities. Upon reaching near the gate, they pulled out firearms and fired several rounds in quick succession. The sudden sound of gunfire late at night created heavy chaos among the villagers. The police have cordoned off the scene, secured spent cartridge shells, and are presently scanning footage from nearby surveillance cameras to identify the getaway vehicle and track down the culprits. The motive behind this targeted attack remains unknown at this stage.
Previous Plot Uncovered in January 2026
Threats against Gulab Sidhu are not unprecedented. In January 2026, the Barnala police had officially claimed to have thwarted a planned attempt on the singer's life. During that operation, law enforcement authorities apprehended three individuals associated with the conspiracy. The arrested individuals were identified as Baljinder Singh alias Kinda, who was the sarpanch of Kot Duna village, Balwinder Singh alias Binder Maan, and Gurwinder Singh alias Gill. Police had seized weapons and ammunition from their possession, confirming that a concrete plan had been hatched to target the artist.
The Dispute Surrounding His Song Lyrics
During the probe into the January 2026 conspiracy, police officials revealed that the motive was linked to a sharp controversy over one of Gulab Sidhu's songs. The song contained certain remarks regarding village heads, which led to strong objections and protests from several sarpanches across Punjab. Authorities suspected that the friction generated by these controversial lyrics sparked personal enmity, leading to the aborted hit plot against him.
Bond with Sidhu Moose Wala and Music Career
Born on April 15, 1993, in Barnala, Punjab, Gulab Sidhu is married to Ravinder Kaur. Over the years, he has established a strong footing in the Punjabi music sector. He shared a close personal and professional association with the late artist Sidhu Moose Wala, even getting a tattoo of Moose Wala's face inked on his arm. Sidhu continues to raise his voice on social media seeking justice for Moose Wala. The duo had collaborated on the hit track 'Bai Bai' in 2020. Recently, Gulab Sidhu released a popular single titled 'Judaa' featuring Jasmin Bhasin. His wide discography includes hit numbers such as 'Panchhi', 'Taur Kadd Da', 'Sardarni', 'Dil Jatt Da', 'Chadre', 'Jatt De Irade', 'Photo Te Flower', 'Panj Satt', 'Ainak', 'Nakhra', 'Vibe', 'Showman', 'Dead Zone', 'Lahore', and 'Sold to Death'. In 2025 and 2026, he continued his steady run with releases like 'Jatta Love You', 'Garoor', 'Galbaat', 'Zamana', 'Sardari', 'Sarpanch - Title Track', 'Creamland', and 'Mangni'.
