Mansa Police Arrest Couple in Property Dispute Involving Sidhu Moosewala's Father
Mansa police today arrested a man and his wife for allegedly refusing to hand over possession of a house they had sold to Balkaur Singh, father of slain Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh, also known as Sidhu Moosewala. The property is located in Moosa village, Mansa district.
The accused, identified as Karamjit Singh and Gurpreet Kaur, both residents of Hirke village in the district, were taken into custody after an FIR was registered at the Mansa Sadar police station.
Sale Agreement and Alleged Breach
According to police, the couple had sold their house to Balkaur Singh for Rs 1.87 crore last year. However, despite executing the sale deed, they allegedly continued to occupy the property and did not transfer possession to the buyer. This prompted Balkaur Singh to file a complaint with the police.
Mansa DSP Harjinder Singh told The Tribune that an inquiry into the complaint found merit in the allegations. “Following the inquiry, an FIR was registered, and the couple was arrested,” he said.
Public Appeal by Balkaur Singh
The issue had been raised publicly by Balkaur Singh several times over the past few months. He alleged that despite purchasing the property, he had been unable to secure possession and claimed he was not receiving justice from the state government. In a recent appeal to the followers of his slain son, he stated that if needed, he would seek their support to lodge a protest.
Farmer Union Claims Unpaid Dues
Meanwhile, some activists of a farmer union alleged that the couple had not handed over possession of the house because they were yet to receive some payment from the buyer. This claim could not be independently verified.
The case has drawn attention due to the high profile of Sidhu Moosewala, a popular Punjabi singer who was shot dead in May 2022. His father, Balkaur Singh, has been actively pursuing legal and public avenues to resolve the property dispute.
Police are investigating the matter further, and the accused are expected to be produced in court soon.
