Mad Sandhu Shot Dead in Amritsar; Police Investigate Attackers
Police are examining a viral video and possible motives after two unidentified men shot the social media influencer twice, officials said.
- On Saturday, social media influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead on Loharka Road in Amritsar by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants. Deputy Commissioner of Police , Investigation for the Amritsar Commissionerate, Prabhjot Singh Virk confirmed the shooting occurred around 6 pm.
- Known as Madhusudan, Sandhu frequently appeared on podcasts discussing makeup, film industry, and gender issues. He faced persistent online trolling over his content and once stated, "I am the way God made me," regarding his identity.
- A video showing Sandhu collapsing on the road after being shot has gone viral on social media. Officials are examining all aspects of the case, including the footage, as they work to identify those involved in the killing.
- Previous reports note a similar incident occurred in Bathinda, where a radical Sikh organisation claimed responsibility, alleging the victim's videos were obscene. This historical pattern is now part of the broader inquiry into Sandhu's death.
- The Amritsar Commissionerate has launched a formal investigation into the killing, which remains in its initial stages. Authorities are working to identify the suspects involved in the Saturday shooting, with police stating they have leads.
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