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Sidhu Moosewala laid to rest: Family, fans bid tearful farewell
Thousands of mourners thronged Sidhu Moosewala's residence to pay their last respects to the Punjabi singer at his funeral in Mansa, Punjab on May 31, 2022. Credit: PTI Photo
The body of the 28-year-old singer-politician was brought to his home in Moosa village amid tight security from Mansa civil hospital, where the post-mortem was conducted. Credit: PTI Photo
Moosewala's family, including his parents, were inconsolable as they sat beside the body at their home. Credit: PTI Photo
The singer's favourite tractor, which had figured in many of his music videos, was bedecked with flowers for his last ride to a family-owned field for the cremation. Credit: Special Arrangement
His mother gives Sidhu one last hug before the start of his funeral procession. Credit: Special Arrangement
Notwithstanding the scorching heat, mourners joined the funeral procession as Moosewala's father and mother stood on the tractor with folded hands, accompanying their son on his final journey. Credit: PTI Photo
The singer's father, Balkour Singh, even took off his turban on seeing the sea of mourners. Credit: PTI Photo
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)(Amritsar) President Simranjit Singh Mann and Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring attend the funeral of Sidhu Moosewala in Mansa, Punjab. Credit: PTI Photo
Supporters and fans of Shubhdeep Singh aka Sidhu Moosewala join the funeral procession, in Mansa, Punjab. Credit: PTI Photo
Relatives of Moosewala mourn during his last rites, in Mansa, Punjab. Credit: PTI Photo
Relatives carry the Punjabi singer's mortal remains for cremation during his last rites, in Mansa, Punjab. Credit: PTI Photo
Emotional Moosewala's father after igniting the pyre. Credit: Special Arrangement
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