A child rights organisation has filed a complaint with the Mansa district administration seeking action to safeguard the welfare of 2.5-year-old Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Chhota Sidhu and brother of singer Sidhu Moosewala, after he appeared on stage making gun gestures during a concert in Toronto earlier this month.
Lawyers for Human Rights International (LFHRI) filed the complaint on October 17 before the District Magistrate and the District Child Protection Unit in Mansa, Punjab.
The complaint, signed by the organisation’s General Secretary Navkiran Singh, seeks an inquiry into the incident and directions to ensure that 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.
TODDLER MAKES GUN GESTURES AT TORONTO CONCERT
According to the complaint, the child was brought on stage during the opening show of the “Signed to God World Tour” hologram concert at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on October 9. His parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, were also present.
The toddler was seen making a pistol-firing gesture with his hand while imitating gunfire sounds - tha tha tha. He also performed the thaapi, or thigh-slap, gesture associated with his late brother.
When the legend #SidhuMoosewala's little brother steps up, the whole world melts. https://t.co/Z7wEaZln03— Randeep Gill (@Randeep44009128) October 12, 2026
The performance drew applause from the audience, and a video of the appearance went viral on social media within a day. LFHRI has also referred to a subsequent video that, according to the organisation, shows adults around the child prompting and teaching him to make pistol gestures.
The organisation has expressed concern that encouraging a child of such a young age to imitate gunfire could adversely affect his psychological development and potentially expose him to risks.
ORGANISATION SEEKS COUNSELLING, INTERIM RESTRICTIONS
In its complaint, LFHRI has highlighted the circumstances surrounding Sidhu Moosewala’s killing, which was linked to gang rivalry, to underline its concerns about the minor’s safety and welfare.
The organisation has sought counselling for the parents and interim directions restraining them from teaching, encouraging or permitting the child to enact gunfire or firearm gestures during public appearances or otherwise.
It has also requested that the authorities take cognisance of the matter under Section 36 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and conduct an inquiry in the interest of the child.
The complaint clarifies that the organisation’s intervention is not directed against the family or the memory of Sidhu Moosewala, but is intended solely to protect the minor’s welfare.
COMPLAINT SENT TO MANSA AUTHORITIES
The complaint, dated October 17, has been sent by speed post to the District Magistrate and the District Child Protection Unit in Mansa.
According to the complaint, further shows on the tour were scheduled in Vancouver on October 15, followed by performances in Calgary, New York, Houston and Oakland, extending into early November 2026.
The organisation has sought urgent intervention in view of the planned tour appearances.
The complaint seeks action from the relevant authorities, and the information provided does not establish whether any formal order or finding has been issued in response.
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