Sidhu Moosewala laid to rest: Family, fans bid tearful farewell

A sea of mourners bid a tearful farewell to popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, who was cremated at his native village in Mansa, Punjab. Sidhu was shot dead on May 29 evening, a day after his security cover was trimmed by the state government.

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