Three unidentified youths on a bike opened fire at the main gate of Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu's residence in Pharwahi village, on the outskirts of Barnala town. The attackers fired at least six rounds. Their faces were covered. No one was injured in the firing, but the bullets struck the main gate and left visible marks.
The singer was not at home when the incident took place. He is currently abroad in connection with his programmes. Gangster Doni Bal has claimed responsibility for the attack.
What the CCTV Footage Shows
CCTV footage of the attack has gone viral on social media. In one video, three assailants are seen riding a bike. The driver appears to be recording the incident, while the other two are seen opening fire with their left hands.
The timing of the attack — late Saturday night — and the fact that the singer was away meant no one was hurt. But the bullets hitting the gate of his home sends a clear message, and that message is the real story here.
Gulab Sidhu's Connection to Sidhu Moosewala
Gulab Sidhu was one of the close friends of slain Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh, known as Sidhu Moosewala. This connection adds a serious angle to the attack. Moosewala was killed in a shooting, and his case brought national attention to the security of Punjabi artists.
The fact that a gangster has claimed responsibility — rather than the attack being an isolated criminal act — points to a targeted threat against the singer. When someone claims an attack publicly, it is usually meant to intimidate, not just to damage property.
Our Take: This Is a Warning, Not Just a Firing
In our view, this attack should not be treated as a small incident. Firing six rounds at a person's home is not random vandalism. It is a threat delivered in the most direct way possible. The attackers knew the singer was abroad. They still went to his house and fired at his gate. That is a message to him and to everyone watching.
The claim of responsibility by gangster Doni Bal makes this even more serious. It means the attack was not hidden. It was announced. That kind of open claim shows confidence, and it puts pressure on the police to act fast.
To put it plainly, Punjabi singers have been targeted before, and the pattern is worrying. Gulab Sidhu's friendship with Sidhu Moosewala makes him a visible name. The police need to find out who these three men were, who sent them, and why the singer's security was not stronger given his public profile.
For readers, the key takeaway is this: no one was hurt this time, but the danger is real. The singer is abroad, and his family and neighbours in Pharwahi village are now living near a house that was shot at. That fear does not go away when the news cycle moves on.
The investigation needs to move quickly. Viral CCTV footage helps, but it is not enough. The people behind this attack wanted attention. The response should be a thorough probe that makes clear such threats will not be tolerated.
