Punjabi Actor Deep Sidhu, Accused In Republic Day Violence, Dies In Accident

New Delhi:

Actor Deep Sidhu who was out on bail within the Republic Day violence case in January final 12 months has died in a highway accident. The accident occurred on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway that bypasses Delhi. Visuals from the accident website present a white Mahindra Scorpio smashed on the rear of a trailer truck; the SUV’s driver aspect space is totally pushed in by the impression.

Mr Sidhu was going from Delhi to Bhatinda in Punjab when the SUV through which he was travelling rammed a trailer truck at 9:30 pm at this time, the police stated.

Hospital authorities stated he was introduced useless.

Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu was an accused within the Crimson Fort violence case throughout farmers’ protest on Republic Day final 12 months

Mr Sidhu was arrested by the Delhi Police in February final 12 months in reference to a tractor rally by farmers on Republic Day that spiralled into violence after protesters got here to the Crimson Fort and attacked policemen. The farmers had been protesting towards three new farm legal guidelines, which had been withdrawn by the centre in November 2021.

He bought bail in April, however was arrested once more simply after he was launched. He was launched on bail a second time in late April, with a court docket in Delhi making it clear he has to seem for questioning at any time when the police referred to as him.

Mr Sidhu was accused of being the important thing conspirator of the violence at Crimson Fort.

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi tweeted his condolences on the actor’s dying. “Deeply saddened to be taught in regards to the unlucky demise of famend actor and social activist, Deep Sidhu. My ideas and prayers are with the bereaved household and followers,” Mr Channi tweeted.

Deeply saddened to be taught in regards to the unlucky demise of famend actor and social activist, #DeepSidhu. My ideas and prayers are with the bereaved household and followers.

— Charanjit S Channi (@CHARANJITCHANNI) February 15, 2022

Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal and the Aam Aadmi Celebration’s chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann additionally tweeted condolences.