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Punjabi LGBTQ Influencer Madhu Sudan Shot Dead in Amritsar
Madhu Sudan was a makeup artist and social media influencer known as Mad Sandhu.
He was waiting for his vehicle near a car wash in Amritsar when two people on a motorcycle arrived.
Police said the two people fired at him and then left.
Reports said around two or three shots were fired.
An eyewitness said the shooting happened from close by.
Sudan was taken to a private hospital, where he died.
Police said they had some leads in the investigation.
One report said special teams were formed to look for the attackers.
The articles do not say why he was shot.
Madhu Sudan, known as Mad Sandhu, was a Punjabi LGBTQ social media influencer and makeup artist.
He was shot near a car wash on Loharka Road in Amritsar while waiting for his vehicle.
Police said two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire and fled; around two to three rounds were fired.
An eyewitness said Sandhu was shot at close range; he was taken to a private hospital, where he died.
Police said they had “some leads”; one account reported special teams were formed to track the attackers.
- Who
- Madhu Sudan, known as Mad Sandhu, was shot by two unidentified assailants.
- What
- He was shot and later died at a private hospital.
- Where
- Near a car wash centre on Loharka Road in Amritsar.
- When
- Saturday at around 6 p.m.; one account dates the incident to 3 October 2026.
- Why
- The articles do not state a motive.
Eyewitness account
Police account
Distance of the shooting
Eyewitness account
An eyewitness said Sandhu was shot at close range.
Police account
The police accounts described two assailants opening fire but did not specify the distance.
Key facts
- Victim
- Madhu Sudan, also identified as Madhu Sudan Sandhu and known as Mad Sandhu
- Occupation
- Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist; described as LGBTQ
- Incident location
- Near a car wash centre on Loharka Road, Amritsar
- Incident time
- Around 6 p.m. on Saturday; one report gives the date as 3 October 2026
- Suspects
- Two unidentified assailants reportedly riding a motorcycle
- Shots reported
- Around two to three rounds
- Police update
- Police said they had “some leads”; one account said special teams were formed to track the attackers
Sources
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