{
  "id": 12868122,
  "title": "Punjabi influencer Mad Sandhu’s killing: Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests ‘shooter’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/punjabi-influencer-mad-sandhus-killing-ahmedabad-crime-branch-arrests",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:30:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/punjab/punjabi-influencer-mad-sandhus-killing-ahmedabad-crime-branch-arrests-shooter/article71559630.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has apprehended an individual suspected of involvement in the murder of Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar, police announced on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The suspect, known as Parminder Kaka alias Parminder Prasad, was linked to the Goldy Dhillon gang and was identified as the shooter, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime Ajit Rajian revealed. Sandhu was fatally shot on October 3 in the Loharka Road area of Amritsar, Punjab. Two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire upon the influencer, according to police. Further details regarding the arrest and the ongoing investigation will be disclosed during a press conference. Sandhu, recognized for his social media presence and work as a makeup artist, often discussed make-up artistry and gender issues on various podcasts and digital platforms. He had encountered criticism and backlash on social media concerning his content style and fashion choices. A Nihang Sikh had previously objected to his social media content and attire, stating that his videos would negatively impact the youth. Sandhu had 2.26 lakh followers on Instagram and had also appeared in the Punjabi movie Oye Bhole Oye.",
  "summary": "The accused, identified as Parminder Kaka alias Parminder Prasad, was allegedly associated with the Goldy Dhillon gang and shot at the influencer, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime, Ajit Rajian said.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Shooter behind Mad Sandhu's murder arrested in Ahmedabad; cops to probe link with gangster Goldy Dhillon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/shooter-behind-mad-sandhus-murder-arrested-in-ahmedabad-cops-to-probe",
        "published": "2026-10-08T07:49:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Punjabi LGBTQ Activist Mad Sandhu's Shooter Arrested In Gujarat, Was Linked To Gangster Goldy Dhillon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/punjabi-lgbtq-activist-mad-sandhus-shooter-arrested-in-gujarat-was",
        "published": "2026-10-08T07:51:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "QR code trap: How Punjab Police tracked down influencer Mad Sandhu’s shooter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/qr-code-trap-how-punjab-police-tracked-down-influencer-mad-sandhus",
        "published": "2026-10-08T11:42:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}