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Mad Sandhu, Punjabi influencer and makeup artist, shot dead in Amritsar
Mad Sandhu, a prominent Punjabi social media influencer, makeup artist, and LGBTQ+ activist, was shot dead in Amritsar on Saturday evening. The attack occurred on Loharka Road around 6 pm while Sandhu was waiting at a car wash. Two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire at close range, firing approximately two to three rounds before fleeing the scene.
Sandhu, whose real name was Madhusudan, was a well-known figure in the beauty and fashion industry with over 226,000 Instagram followers. He was known for his outspoken views on gender issues and LGBTQ+ rights. Following the shooting, a social media post from a handle named Goldy Dhillon claimed responsibility, alleging that Sandhu was negatively influencing the youth of Punjab.
The incident has sparked intense political debate in Punjab. Members of the Congress and BJP have criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, alleging a breakdown in law and order. MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla noted that Sandhu had previously expressed concerns about receiving threats on social media. Police have registered an FIR and formed special teams to investigate multiple angles, including personal enmity and extortion, stating they have obtained solid leads.
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Amritsar · Bhagwant Mann · Goldy Dhillon · Gurjeet Singh Aujla · Loharka Road · Mad Sandhu · Punjab Police · Raj Kumar Verka
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A social media handle named Goldy Dhillon claimed responsibility for the murder, alleging Sandhu was 'spoiling' Punjab. hindi.asianetnews.com · yespunjab.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla stated that Sandhu had been receiving threats for a long time and had mentioned them on social media. www.thefinancialworld.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.ibc24.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police recovered two empty cartridges from the crime scene. www.aajsamaaj.com · en.dailypakistan.com.pk
- [● 10 SOURCES] Two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire on Mad Sandhu on Loharka Road around 6 pm on Saturday. www.aajsamaaj.com · en.dailypakistan.com.pk · hindi.webdunia.com · www.ibc24.in · news.abplive.com · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Congress leader Raj Kumar Verka criticized the AAP government, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over law and order failures. hindi.webdunia.com · www.ibc24.in · www.newsbytesapp.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Sandhu succumbed to his injuries while being taken to a hospital. www.aajsamaaj.com · en.dailypakistan.com.pk · hindi.asianetnews.com · hindi.webdunia.com · www.ibc24.in · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Police have formed teams to track the attackers and are examining CCTV footage. www.aajsamaaj.com · hindi.webdunia.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.siasat.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The victim, Madhusudan Sandhu, was the son of a retired Punjab Police sub-inspector. en.dailypakistan.com.pk · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.siasat.com · sundayguardianlive.com