Quick Info
| Profession | Rifle Shooter, Corporate Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/12/1980 |
| Age | 34 years (died on 20, Sep, 2015) |
| Birthplace | Patiala, Punjab |
| Date of Death | 20/09/2015 |
Latest News about Sippy Sidhu
23/08/2025
The Chandigarh Police initiated a departmental inquiry against Inspector Poonam Dilawari, the station house officer at Sector 26 police station during the 2015 murder investigation. The CBI's chargesheet had previously mentioned investigation lapses and alleged involvement in evidence destruction, leading to the formal inquiry proceedings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sukhmanpreet Singh Sidhu |
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| Other Name | Sukhmanpreet Singh Talwandi |
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| Nickname | Sippy Sidhu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | LLB |
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| College/University | Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Sector-27 Park in Chandigarh |
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| Age (at the time of death) | 34 Years |
| Death Cause | Shot Dead |
| Cremated At | Cremation Ground, Paschim Marg, Sector 25 West, Chandigarh |
| Address | Phase 3B2, Mohali, Ajitgarh, Punjab |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kalyani Singh (rumoured) |
Family
| Father | Inder Pal Singh Sidhu |
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| Mother | Deepinder Kaur |
| Siblings | Jasman Preet Singh Sidhu aka Jippy Sidhu (younger) |
| Grandfather | Justice SS Sidhu (former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge) |
Career
| Represented Punjab in rifle shooting for over 15 years and was part of the team that won gold at the 2001 National Games in Punjab. | |
| Worked as joint secretary of the Paralympic Committee of India. | |
| Posted in Punjab Police on sports quota. | |
| Founded Sippy Sidhu Law Firm in Chandigarh. | |
| Practiced as an advocate at the Supreme Court of India. | |
| Took three years leave from Punjab Police to pursue LLB degree. | |
| Practiced as an advocate and member advocate of the Supreme Court of India. | |
| Organized sports events to provide platform to youngsters as a sports promoter. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sippy Sidhu, an Indian national-level rifle shooter and advocate, was tragically killed on 20 September 2015 in Chandigarh. | |
| 2. Kalyani Singh, his rumored girlfriend, was later arrested in connection with the murder case. | |
| 3. During his school and college days, Sidhu participated in football and cricket matches. | |
| 4. Sidhu achieved success in rifle shooting competitions, representing Punjab for over 15 years. | |
| 5. Besides sports, Sidhu established a law firm and became an advocate at the Supreme Court of India. | |
| 6. Following his murder, his family accused Kalyani Singh of the crime due to a rejected marriage proposal. | |
| 7. Justice marches and candlelight vigils were held to demand justice for Sippy Sidhu. | |
| 8. The CBI took charge of the murder investigation, offering rewards for crucial information. | |
| 9. After almost seven years, Kalyani Singh was apprehended at her residence in Chandigarh. | |
| 10. Kalyani Singh, his rumored girlfriend and daughter of Himachal Pradesh High Court judge Justice Sabina Singh, was arrested in connection with the murder case. | |
| 11. Sippy Sidhu was an Indian national-level rifle shooter and advocate who was tragically killed on 20 September 2015 in Chandigarh. | |
| 12. He won a team gold medal at the 2001 Punjab National Games alongside Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra. |