The controversy over the BBC documentary ‘The Killing Call’ based on the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Mouswala is getting deeper. Mouswala’s father Balakaur Singh had lodged an objection to this documentary and demanded a ban on its release. However, the court rejected the demand and BBC released it on YouTube on 11 June, Mouswala’s birthday.
Balkaur Singh, while filing a petition in the Mansa court, alleged that this documentary has not only violated the privacy of the family, but could also affect the ongoing criminal investigation. Despite this, the court refused to stop the documentary immediately and the next hearing has been fixed on 12 June.
While hearing a petition filed by Balakaur Singh, Civil Judge (Senior Division) of Mansa, Rajinder Singh Nagpal said that the release of the documentary will not be immediately banned. Now a detailed hearing in this case will be held on June 12. Apart from BBC, Balakaur Singh has also made two other people – Ishaleen Kaur and Ankur Jain – as a party.
Balakaur Singh alleged that the name, image and life facts were shown in the documentary without the permission of the family. He said that a complaint was also given to the Maharashtra Police, but no action was taken. He says that an attempt has been made to present the son’s legacy in the documentary incorrectly.
Originally the screening of this documentary was to be held in Mumbai on June 11, but due to controversies and legal hurdles, BBC released it directly on YouTube. The documentary is in two parts and is named ‘The Killing Call’.
This documentary shows the incidents of Mousala’s life, his career, controversies and his murder. According to BBC, “This story leads us from the villages of Punjab to the gangster of Canada, and from India’s politics to the world of organized crime.” The documentary also includes the audio interview of Goldie Brar, which took responsibility for the murder.
Sidhu Mosewala was shot dead on 29 May 2022 in Mansa, Punjab. At that time, he was traveling without police security and the attackers fired more than 30 bullets on him. The murder of Mouswala caused deep condolences in the Punjabi community settled in the country and abroad. Goldie Brar, associated with Lawrence Bishnoi gang, took responsibility for the murder. Nia gave her "Individual terrorist" Has announced, but he has not been arrested yet.
