Ahmedabad, OCT 8: The Crime Branch has apprehended a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu, who was targeted in Amritsar earlier this month. Authorities confirmed the arrest on Thursday following coordinated investigative efforts.
The individual, identified as Parminder Kaka alias Parminder Prasad, was allegedly associated with the Goldy Dhillon gang. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime, Ajit Rajian maintained that the suspect carried out the shooting and also arranged the motorcycle utilized in the offense. The incident occurred on October 3 along Loharka Road in Amritsar when two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on the victim.
Sandhu maintained a significant online presence with over two lakh followers on Instagram and had featured in the Punjabi film ‘Oye Bhole Oye’. Beyond makeup artistry, he frequently participated in digital discussions on gender issues and style, which occasionally attracted online criticism and opposition from certain traditional groups over content choices. Police officials affirmed that further details regarding the investigation would be shared during an upcoming formal briefing.
