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'''Deep Sidhu''' (1984 – 15 February 2022) was | '''Deep Sidhu''' (1984 – 15 February 2022) was a Khalistani supporter, barrister, actor, and activist<ref>{{cite news |title=We only hoisted the Nishan Sahib flag on Red Fort while exercising our democratic right to protest: Deep Sidhu |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/we-only-hoisted-the-nishan-sahib-flag-on-red-fort-while-exercising-our-democratic-right-to-protest-deep-sidhu-203993 |accessdate=26 January 2021 |work=Tribune India |date=26 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> who worked in [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi]] language films. Sidhu started his film career with the Punjabi film ''[[Ramta Jogi]]'' which was produced by actor [[Dharmendra]] under his banner [[Vijayta Films]].<ref name="tribune 21 September 2015" /><ref name="indiandownunder">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiandownunder.com.au/2015/08/the-new-actor-on-the-block-deep-sidhu/|title=The new actor on the block Deep Sidhu|work=Indian Down Under}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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The farmer unions blamed Sidhu<ref>{{cite news |last=Vincent |first=Pheroze L. |date=28 January 2021 |title=Farmers had rejected actor Deep Sidhu |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/protesting-farmers-had-rejected-actor-turned-activist-deep-sidhu/cid/1804927 |access-date=29 January 2021 |work=The Telegraph}}</ref> and gangster-turned-activist Lakha Sidhana<ref>{{cite news|access-date=29 January 2021|title=Farmer leaders to be charged for sedition; UAPA invoked by police|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/farmer-leaders-to-be-charged-for-sedition-uapa-invoked-by-police-101611856547513.html|date=28 January 2021|work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> for instigating riot and hoisting a religious flag on Red Fort during the [[2021 Farmers' Republic Day parade]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.thewire.in/article/politics/deep-sidhu-lakha-sidhana-farmers-unions/amp|title=Who Are Deep Sidhu and Lakha Sidhana, and Why Are Farmers' Unions Angry With Them?|work=The Wire|first=Kusum|last=Arora|date=28 January 2021}}</ref> Sidhu and Sadana were also booked by the police.<ref name="Tribune 28 Booked">{{cite news |title=Deep Sidhu, Lakha Sidhana booked for Red Fort violence |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/deep-sidhu-lakha-sidhana-booked-for-red-fort-violence-204493 |access-date=28 January 2021 |work=Tribune |language=en |date=28 January 2021}}</ref> In a preliminary investigation by the police, it said in a statement "there was a pre-conceived and well-coordinated plan to break the agreement between the [[Delhi Police]] and the leaders of protesting organizations."<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jan 26 violence: Delhi Police announce Rs 1L reward for information on Deep Sidhu|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/jan-26-violence-delhi-police-announce-rs-1l-reward-for-information-on-deep-sidhu-flag-hoister-jugraj-singh/715315 |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=Times Now |date=3 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Cash reward announced for information on Deep Sidhu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/cash-reward-announced-for-information-on-deep-sidhu/article33738455.ece |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=3 February 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref> Sidhu was arrested on 9 February 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Deep Sidhu arrested in connection with January 26 violence |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/pollywood/deep-sidhu-arrested-in-connection-with-january-26-violence-209952 |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=Tribune |date=9 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Deep Sidhu: Delhi Police arrest Red Fort raider Deep Sidh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/delhi-police-arrest-red-fort-raider-deep-sidhu/articleshow/80759496.cms |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=9 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | The farmer unions blamed Sidhu<ref>{{cite news |last=Vincent |first=Pheroze L. |date=28 January 2021 |title=Farmers had rejected actor Deep Sidhu |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/protesting-farmers-had-rejected-actor-turned-activist-deep-sidhu/cid/1804927 |access-date=29 January 2021 |work=The Telegraph}}</ref> and gangster-turned-activist Lakha Sidhana<ref>{{cite news|access-date=29 January 2021|title=Farmer leaders to be charged for sedition; UAPA invoked by police|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/farmer-leaders-to-be-charged-for-sedition-uapa-invoked-by-police-101611856547513.html|date=28 January 2021|work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> for instigating riot and hoisting a religious flag on Red Fort during the [[2021 Farmers' Republic Day parade]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.thewire.in/article/politics/deep-sidhu-lakha-sidhana-farmers-unions/amp|title=Who Are Deep Sidhu and Lakha Sidhana, and Why Are Farmers' Unions Angry With Them?|work=The Wire|first=Kusum|last=Arora|date=28 January 2021}}</ref> Sidhu and Sadana were also booked by the police.<ref name="Tribune 28 Booked">{{cite news |title=Deep Sidhu, Lakha Sidhana booked for Red Fort violence |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/deep-sidhu-lakha-sidhana-booked-for-red-fort-violence-204493 |access-date=28 January 2021 |work=Tribune |language=en |date=28 January 2021}}</ref> In a preliminary investigation by the police, it said in a statement "there was a pre-conceived and well-coordinated plan to break the agreement between the [[Delhi Police]] and the leaders of protesting organizations."<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jan 26 violence: Delhi Police announce Rs 1L reward for information on Deep Sidhu|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/jan-26-violence-delhi-police-announce-rs-1l-reward-for-information-on-deep-sidhu-flag-hoister-jugraj-singh/715315 |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=Times Now |date=3 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Cash reward announced for information on Deep Sidhu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/cash-reward-announced-for-information-on-deep-sidhu/article33738455.ece |access-date=3 February 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=3 February 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref> Sidhu was arrested on 9 February 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Deep Sidhu arrested in connection with January 26 violence |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/pollywood/deep-sidhu-arrested-in-connection-with-january-26-violence-209952 |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=Tribune |date=9 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Deep Sidhu: Delhi Police arrest Red Fort raider Deep Sidh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/delhi-police-arrest-red-fort-raider-deep-sidhu/articleshow/80759496.cms |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=9 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Deep was a Khalistani supporter and was arrested in February 2021 after he participated in the desecration of the Red Fort after the tractor rally held by farmers that turned violent. The Khalistani supporters had brutally attacked the security personnel and police officials stationed at Red Fort, they had disrespected India's national flag by hoisting two other flags with Sikh symbols on the Red Fort. In May 2021, a charge sheet was filed against him. His act of desecrating the Red Fort was hailed by the pro-Khalistan groups.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.opindia.com/2022/02/deep-sidhu-farmer-protest-dies/|title=Actor Deep Sidhu, accused in 2021 Republic Day riots, dies|work=OPINDIA}}</ref> | |||
==Personal life and death== | ==Personal life and death== | ||