{
  "id": 11818045,
  "title": "'Nihangs objected to clothing': Mystery surrounds LGBTQ+ influencer's killing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/nihangs-objected-to-clothing-mystery-surrounds-lgbtq-influencers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T01:31:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/lgbtq-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-nihang-group-had-objected-to-his-posts-clothes-old-videos/articleshow/134668692.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two men shot and killed LGBTQ+ influencer Mad Sandhu.",
    "Sandhu faced objections from Nihang group over clothing and content.",
    "Police confident of soon nabbing attackers."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The killing of LGBTQ+ influencer Mad Sandhu has highlighted the potential risks faced by online personalities who court controversy, particularly those discussing sensitive topics like gender issues and LGBTQ+ rights.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}