{
  "id": 11737085,
  "title": "Indian influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Punjab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/indian-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-punjab",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T17:36:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/indian-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-punjab-1.500697402"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian influencer Mad Sandhu, a make-up artist and podcaster, was shot dead in Amritsar, Punjab on Saturday. The 41-year-old was attacked on Loharka Road and rushed to Fortis Hospital in critical condition. Alas, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Police have initiated an investigation and are following up on some leads, according to ANI. DCP PS Virk stated that family members' statements have been collected and an FIR has been lodged. However, the motive remains unclear at this juncture. Sandhu, whose real name is Madhusudan Sandhu, achieved prominence through his podcast where he candidly discussed makeup and gender issues.",
  "summary": "Indian influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Amritsar, Punjab on Saturday. The make-up artist was shot at on Loharka Road. He was rushed to Fortis Hospital in critical condition, reports ANI. He died during treatment, it adds. An investigation has been launched, said police, adding that they are following up on some leads. DCP PS Virk was quoted as saying by ANI that statements by family members…",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Punjabi makeup artist, influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/punjabi-makeup-artist-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar",
        "published": "2026-10-03T14:48:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Social Media Influencer Mad Sandhu Shot Dead By Unidentified Assailants In Amritsar | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/social-media-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-by-unidentified",
        "published": "2026-10-03T14:49:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Popular LGBTQ Influencer And Makeup Artist Mad Sandhu Shot Dead In Amritsar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/popular-lgbtq-influencer-and-makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:08:15.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}