'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.
Amritsar police have identified two men who shot and killed LGBTQ+ influencer Mad Sandhu on Loharka Road, leaving him with multiple bullet injuries that led to his death while being taken to a private hospital. Sandhu, the son of a retired Punjab Police sub-inspector, had received a call to collect his car that had been washed. The attackers, whose identities remain unknown, have solid leads, and police are confident of nabbing them soon.
Sandhu, who had openly discussed gender issues and LGBTQ+ rights, faced objections from a Nihang group over his social media content, clothing, and older videos. The group had warned him against content they believed could negatively impact Punjab’s culture and youth. However, police have not linked the recent controversy to his killing.
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