The shadowy figure of Shaganpreet Singh, a fugitive wanted in connection with high-profile crimes including the murder of Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera, has dramatically resurfaced. His name and photograph have been linked to the recent brutal killing of a kabaddi player and promoter, pulling him back into the spotlight and exposing Punjab's complex network of gang rivalries and revenge murders.
From Music Manager to Most Wanted
Shaganpreet Singh is best known for his former role as the manager of the late, iconic Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. He handled Moosewala's professional commitments, including organizing concerts both in India and overseas. However, his life took a criminal turn following the daylight murder of Vicky Middukhera on August 7, 2021. Investigations by the Mohali police alleged that Shaganpreet played a key role in the assassination, personally conducting reconnaissance of Middukhera's residence and facilitating the shooters.
According to police findings, Shaganpreet allegedly arranged a vehicle and escorted the shooters to the vicinity of Middukhera's house in Mohali to help them identify their target. Later, the same assailants tracked Middukhera and shot him dead outside a property dealer's office in Sector 71, Mohali. The victim sustained 12 bullet injuries and died on the spot.
A Fugitive Evades International Dragnet
After the main accused in the Middukhera case were arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell, authorities zeroed in on Shaganpreet. It was reported that he had returned from Dubai after organizing a show for Sidhu Moosewala. He stayed in Mohali for merely three to four days before fleeing to Australia, after which he vanished without a trace.
In response, the Mohali police pursued legal action, declaring him a proclaimed offender. They initiated a global manhunt by setting in motion the issuance of a Red Corner Notice through Interpol, a Look Out Circular, and even began extradition proceedings. Despite this extensive international dragnet, Shaganpreet has managed to remain elusive for over three years.
Name Resurfaces in Kabaddi Circuit Bloodbath
The case took a new twist in December 2024, following the murder of kabaddi player and promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh, popularly known as Rana Balachauria, on December 15. A social media post by the Ghanshyampuria gang, claiming responsibility for the killing, prominently featured Shaganpreet Singh's name and photograph.
The gang's post alleged that the slain kabaddi promoter had provided shelter to the killers of Sidhu Moosewala and that Balachauria's murder was an act of revenge. This claim has instantly reignited investigations and raised pressing questions about Shaganpreet's alleged involvement in yet another violent crime. However, the Punjab Police have stated they currently possess no evidence to support the alleged link between Balachauria and the Moosewala assassination.
The resurgence of Shaganpreet's name underscores the tangled and violent web of gang rivalries in Punjab, where one killing often begets another in a relentless cycle of revenge. With Shaganpreet still at large, investigators are once again racing against time to track down the fugitive and unravel the broader conspiracy connecting these high-profile crimes. The recent court conviction in January 2025 of three shooters from the Kaushal-Bambiha gang for Middukhera's murder, while other alleged conspirators were acquitted, highlights the ongoing legal complexities in these cases.
