Complaint against Sidhu Moosewalas parents over toddlers gun gesture at Canada concert, seeks parental counselling

PTC News Desk: A child rights organisation has filed a complaint with the Mansa district administration, seeking steps to protect the welfare of 2.5-year-old Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Chhota Sidhu and the younger brother of singer Sidhu Moosewala. The complaint follows the toddler’s appearance on stage during a concert in Toronto earlier this month, where he was seen making gun gestures.

Lawyers for Human Rights International (LFHRI) submitted the complaint on October 17 to the District Magistrate and the District Child Protection Unit in Mansa, Punjab. The complaint, signed by the organisation’s General Secretary Navkiran Singh, calls for an inquiry and measures to ensure the child is not encouraged to imitate firearm gestures during public appearances.

Sukhdeep is the younger brother of Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala, who was killed in a targeted shooting in May 2022.

According to the complaint, Sukhdeep was brought on stage during the opening show of the “Signed to God World Tour” hologram concert at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on October 9. His parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, were also present. The audience applauded the child’s appearance, and a video of the incident went viral on social media the following day.

Organisation seeks counselling

In its complaint, LFHRI referred to the circumstances surrounding Sidhu Moosewala’s murder, which was linked to gang rivalry, to highlight concerns about the toddler’s safety and well-being.

The organisation has asked authorities to arrange counselling for the parents and issue temporary directions preventing them from teaching, encouraging or allowing the child to imitate gunfire or make firearm gestures during public appearances or otherwise.

It has also requested that authorities take up the matter under Section 36 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and conduct an inquiry in the child’s interest. The complaint states that the organisation’s intervention is not intended to target the family or disrespect Sidhu Moosewala’s memory. Instead, it says the aim is solely to protect the child’s welfare.

During the concert, the toddler was seen making a pistol-firing gesture with his hand while imitating gunfire sounds, saying “tha tha tha”. He also performed the thaapi, or thigh-slap, gesture associated with his late brother.

According to the complaint, further performances on the tour were scheduled in Vancouver on October 15, followed by shows in Calgary, New York, Houston and Oakland, continuing into early November 2026. The organisation has urged authorities to intervene promptly because of the child’s planned appearances during the ongoing tour.