Moosewala ex-manager’s parents held in extortion-linked firing caseLudhiana: Khanna police have arrested the parents of Shaganpreet Singh, former manager of slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, for their alleged role in an extortion and firing case at a dhaba in Khanna on May 1. The accused — Saudagar Singh and Daljit Kaur of Chadhri village in Fatehgarh Sahib — were picked up from their native village Thursday evening.DSP (investigation) Mohit Singla said the duo was wanted in the firing case and had been evading arrest. Police said during the probe, it emerged that the couple remained in contact with their son and coordinated with the accused involved in the shooting. They have been booked on charges of criminal conspiracy and for facilitating the offenders.Investigators added that the couple’s names had earlier surfaced in firing incidents reported in Payal and Doraha areas. Both had secured bail in earlier cases. Police said further arrests cannot be ruled out as the probe widens.BOX: May 1 dhaba firing caseTwo bike-borne assailants fired at Prem Dhaba in Khanna on May 1 after an extortion demand by a gangster. Police have so far arrested five accused, including the shooters — Sahibjot Singh (19) of Malerkotla and Munish Sharma (30) of Ludhiana — along with Vivek Singh (28), his brother Amandeep Singh (25), Mohammad Akhtar (25), and Parminder Singh. A .30-bore pistol, magazine, two live cartridges and a Pulsar motorcycle were seized.
