Wrong to tamper with security for sake of publicity: Gehlot after Moosewala's killing

Jaipur, May 29 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday expressed grief over the killing of famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and said tampering with security "for the sake of publicity" is absolutely wrong.

Moosewala was shot dead on Sunday by unidentified assailants in Punjab's Mansa district, a day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government withdrew his security cover.

"The news of the murder of eminent singer and Congress candidate in the Punjab Assembly elections, Sidhu Moosewala, is sad. May God give peace to his soul and courage to his family members. His contribution in the field of music will be remembered," Gehlot tweeted in Hindi.

Moosewala had fought on the Congress ticket from Mansa assembly seat in the recent assembly election and was defeated by AAP's Vijay Singla.

"The Punjab government should ensure the safety of all the citizens of Punjab. Tampering with security for the sake of publicity is absolutely wrong. Punjab has lost thousands of people including Chief Minister Shri Beant Singh. To maintain peace in Punjab, the government should take all necessary steps in time," Gehlot said in another tweet. PTI AG CK