Chhota Sidhu’s Gun Gestures at Toronto Concert Lead to Complaint Against Parents
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A child rights organisation has filed a complaint against the parents of Chhota Sidhu, the younger brother of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, after the two-and-a-half-year-old child was seen making gun-like gestures during a concert in Toronto, Canada. The organisation has asked authorities in Mansa, Punjab, to investigate the incident and take steps to protect the child's well-being. The complaint was filed on October 17, 2026, before the District Magistrate and the District Child Protection Unit.
The child, whose name is Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, appeared on stage during the opening show of the Signed to God World Tour at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on October 9. Videos of his appearance spread quickly on social media and attracted public attention.
What Happened at the Toronto Concert?
During the concert, Chhota Sidhu was seen performing the famous 'thaapi' gesture associated with his late elder brother. This gesture involves slapping the thigh. However, the child was also seen making a pistol-like sign with his hand and making sounds similar to gunfire.
The audience cheered during his appearance, and videos of the moment went viral online. According to the complaint, another video allegedly showed adults around the child encouraging him to make similar gun-like gestures.
The organisation, Lawyers for Human Rights International (LFHRI), has raised concerns about exposing such a young child to actions linked to guns and violence.
- Chhota Sidhu, aged around two and a half years, made gun-like gestures during a concert in Toronto on October 9.
- Videos of the child's appearance spread widely on social media.
- Lawyers for Human Rights International filed a complaint with Mansa authorities on October 17, seeking an inquiry into the incident.
Organisation Seeks Inquiry and Parental Counselling
The organisation has asked authorities to investigate the incident and arrange counselling for the child's parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur. It has also requested directions to ensure that the child is not taught or encouraged to make gun-like gestures at public events or elsewhere.
According to the organisation, repeated exposure to such actions at a very young age could affect a child's development and make violent behaviour appear normal. It has also raised concerns about the child's safety.
The complaint refers to the death of Sidhu Moosewala, who was shot dead in Punjab in May 2022. The organisation has cited this background while explaining its concerns about the young child's welfare.
The group has said that its main aim is to protect the child's well-being. Its complaint seeks action under child protection laws, including the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
The matter has now been brought to the attention of the Mansa district authorities for further consideration. The complaint seeks appropriate steps to protect the child and prevent similar incidents in the future.
