Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Punjabi Singer Mankirt Aulakh Feels Safer in Punjab than Canada
Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh says it's safer for him to live in Punjab than in Canada because of recent threats and shootings against Punjabi musicians in Canada.
He left for Canada after his friend Sidhu Moose Wala was killed, but he wasn't hiding.
He went to be with his wife for the birth of their son.
Mankirt Aulakh, a Punjabi singer, feels safer living in Punjab than in Canada.
He cited recent incidents of death threats and shootings targeting Punjabi artistes in Canada.
Aulakh was a close friend of Sidhu Moose Wala, who was recently murdered.
Aulakh left for Canada after Moose Wala's death, but denies going into hiding.
He was in Canada for the birth of his son, which occurred 20 days after Moose Wala's death.
- Who
- Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh
- What
- Feels safer in Punjab than in Canada due to recent threats and shootings against Punjabi artistes in Canada
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Punjab and Canada
- Why
- Due to safety concerns and to be with his wife for the birth of their son
Safety in Punjab
Safety in Canada
Threats and Shootings
Safety in Punjab
Mankirt Aulakh feels safer in Punjab due to fewer recent threats and shootings against Punjabi artistes.
Safety in Canada
However, he acknowledges facing allegations and threats in Punjab as well.
- Age
- 30
- Occupation
- Punjabi Singer
- Home
- Punjab, India
- Travelled to
- Canada
- Relationship with Sidhu Moose Wala
- Close friend