Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, who had hit headlines during the farmers’ protest, died in a road accident near Delhi on Tuesday.
Deep Sidhu (File photo: PTI)
Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, who had hit headlines during the farmers’ protest, died in a road accident near Delhi on Tuesday after the vehicle he was driving rammed into a stationary truck.
Deep Sidhu was traveling with his fiance from Delhi to Bathinda. He was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead, while his fiance is said to have survived the accident.
As per available information, the accident took place near Haryana’s Kharkhoda on the Western Peripheral Expressway.
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi offered his condolences to Deep Sidhu’s family. In a tweet, CM Channi said: “Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist, #DeepSidhu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fans”.
The actor-turned-farm activist was in the news last year for his involvement in the Republic Day tractor rally in the national capital on January 26 which had turned violent, leaving many injured.
Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist, #DeepSidhu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fans.
— Charanjit S Channi (@CHARANJITCHANNI) February 15, 2022
A popular Punjab actor, Deep Sidhu had a huge fan following.
Deep Sidhu was arrested from Karnal in Haryana on February 9 last year by the Delhi Police in connection with the violence at the Red Fort during the Republic Day tractor rally. Police had said that Deep Sidhu was instigating a group of farmers to storm the Red Fort on Republic Day over the contentious farm laws. Deep Siddhu was named in an FIR by the Delhi Police.
Deep Sidhu was granted bail in April but was arrested on
The Delhi Police had filed a 3,224-page charge sheet against Deep Sidhu in May last year in connection with the tractor rally violence.
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