‘Gun gestures’ by toddler: Complaint filed against Sidhu Moosewala’s parents

A child rights organization in Punjab has filed a complaint with authorities seeking an investigation into an incident involving 2.5-year-old Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known as Chhota Sidhu, who appeared on stage during a hologram concert of his late brother Sidhu Moosewala in Toronto, Canada. The toddler was seen making gun gestures and imitating gunfire sounds during the performance at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on October 9, with his parents present in the audience.

The complaint was submitted on October 17 by Lawyers for Human Rights International (LFHRI) to the District Magistrate and District Child Protection Unit in Mansa. The organization has called for urgent measures to protect the child's welfare and prevent him from imitating firearm gestures during public appearances, citing potential negative impacts on his psychological development and safety.

LFHRI clarified that their intervention is not aimed at targeting the family or disrespecting Sidhu Moosewala's memory, but rather to ensure the toddler's welfare. The complaint specifically mentions another video, believed to show adults around the child prompting and teaching him to make pistol gestures, raising concerns about the possible influence of such behavior.

The tour, featuring the toddler's hologram appearance, was scheduled to continue with performances in Vancouver on October 15, followed by shows in Calgary, New York, Houston, and Oakland, extending into early November 2026. LFHRI has urged authorities to take immediate action in light of the planned appearances.