Influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar

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1. Sat, 3 October 2026

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   • Times of India15:12first to report
     Influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar

     Mad Sandhu was shot dead on Saturday in the Pratap Nagar area of Amritsar, Punjab. Preliminary information suggests that assailants opened fire at him, resulting in his death. Police arrived at the scene shortly after receiving information about the shooting. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The identities of the assailants remain unknown at this time.

2. Sun, 4 October 2026

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   • Times of India01:31
     'Nihangs objected to clothing': Mystery surrounds LGBTQ+ influencer's killing

     Mad Sandhu, a well-known LGBTQ+ influencer and make-up artist, was shot dead in Amritsar. He was attacked while collecting his car after a wash on Loharka Road. Police have indicated they possess solid leads to identify the attackers and were investigating various angles for a motive. Previously, Sandhu faced objections from a Nihang group regarding his social media content and fashion choices.

3. Mon, 5 October 2026

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   • thepinknews.com14:14
     Queer influencer shot dead in what police say may be 'planned attack'

     Police are probing the Amritsar shooting that killed gay Punjabi influencer Mad Sandhu, saying it may have been a planned attack.

4. Wed, 14 October 2026

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   • rediff.com05:12
     Influencer Mad Sandhu murder: Key accused nabbed from Mumbai

     Punjabi social media influencer Mad Sandhu was fatally shot by two unidentified assailants in Amritsar.

5. Thu, 15 October 2026

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   • Times of India11:10
     From viral fame to violent deaths: 3 Punjab influencers murdered in 16 months

     Three social media creators in Punjab were murdered under different circumstances in a span of 16 months. Mad Sandhu was shot dead, Kanchan Kumari was found strangled, and Manjeet Kaur succumbed to severe burn injuries. Investigations into their deaths did not establish clear motives linking their online content to these killings. The incidents have sparked discussions about the safety of public figures and threats they face.