Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has condoled the death of Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, who died in a road accident on Tuesday near Sonipat in Haryana.

Deep Sidhu had been granted bail in April this year in a case related to the violence on Republic Day. Two FIRs had been registered against Sidhu in connection with the violence on Republic Day last year.

In a tweet Channi conveyed his condolences to Sidhu's family members.

"Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist, Deep Sidhu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fans," the Chief Minister said.

According to Haryana Police, the accident took place on Western Peripheral Expressway near Pipli Toll plaza.

Police said the actor rammed his car into a standing truck near Pipli toll on the Expressway. Delhi Police had said in its FIR that Deep Sidhu "instigated the mob not to follow the permitted route of the Kisan parade and breach barricades with tractors" on January 26, 2021.

Charanjit Channi on Twitter:

Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist, #DeepSidhu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fans.

Sukhbir Badal on Twitter:

The untimely demise of Punjabi actor and activist #DeepSidhu has come as a shock to his admirers and the entire film fraternity. The lawyer turned artiste from Muktsar was an inspiration for many. Sincere condolences to his family and prayers for the departed soul.

Bikram Majithia on Twitter:

Shocked by the news of the sudden demise of beloved Punjabi actor #DeepSidhu in a tragic accident. It's a huge loss to the Punjabi film industry. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief, may Akal Purakh grant peace to the departed soul.

Bhagwant Mann on Twitter:

ਦੀਪ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਅਫ਼ਸੋਸਨਾਕ ਹੈ…ਪ੍ਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਚ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਬਖਸ਼ੇ…RIP