Barnala: Shots Fired at Punjabi Singer Gulab Sidhu's House (Video)
Three masked assailants fired multiple shots outside the residence of Punjabi singer and songwriter Gulab Sidhu in Pharwahi village, Barnala district, in the early hours of Sunday. While Sidhu was away performing in Australia, his family members—including his parents, wife, and children—were inside the house at the time of the attack.
Three masked men allegedly opened fire at the residence of Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu in Punjab's Barnala district, police said on Sunday. No injuries were reported in the incident, which took place while the singer was in Australia and his family members were inside the house. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to trace the attackers and determine the motive behind the firing.
Three Masked Men Allegedly Fired Six Shots
The incident occurred between around 1.30 am and 2 am at Sidhu's residence in Pharwahi village in Barnala, according to police. Barnala SP Sanjeev Goyal said three men arrived on a motorcycle and allegedly fired six shots towards the house before fleeing. The bullets reportedly hit the main gate of the residence. Ammy Virk Canada Shooting: Actor’s Bulletproof Convoy Targeted in 7-Shot Attack After Abbotsford Concert – Report.
Shots Fired at Punjabi Singer Gulab Sidhu's House in Barnala
Three masked men fired gun shots at the residence of singer #GulabSidhu, an artist of team #SidhuMoosewala at Barnala village in #Punjab pic.twitter.com/rlh6gfgRzn
— Neel Kamal (@NeelkamalPb) September 13, 2026
Police said Sidhu's father, mother, wife and children were present inside the house at the time of the firing. However, none of them was injured.
Gulab Sidhu Was in Australia
Gulab Sidhu was not at his Barnala residence when the firing took place as he was in Australia for performances, police said. CCTV footage of the incident has also surfaced. Initial reports said one of the men appeared to be recording the incident on a mobile phone while the other two allegedly opened fire. Police are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify and trace the suspects. Ankit Balyan Murder Video: CCTV Shows Singer Shot 20 Times in 30 Seconds Outside Shamli Gym.
Case Registered, Investigation Underway
Police have registered a case at Barnala Sadar police station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including attempted murder and criminal conspiracy, along with relevant sections of the Arms Act. According to police, Sidhu had received threats in the past and had been provided two security personnel. The security personnel were present at the residence when the incident occurred.
An unverified audio clip that surfaced after the firing made certain allegations against the singer, but police have not confirmed its authenticity or established any link between the clip and the attack.
Singer Known for Ties with Sidhu Moose Wala
Gulab Sidhu is a well-known Punjabi singer and has a significant social media following. He was also known to be close to late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, who was shot dead in Punjab's Mansa district in May 2022.
Police are continuing their investigation, with efforts focused on identifying the three motorcycle-borne suspects and establishing the motive behind the firing. No arrests had been reported in the case at the time of the latest update.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 14, 2026 12:49 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
