Punjab Makeup Artist And Influencer Mad Sandhu Shot Dead In Amritsar

Last Updated:October 03, 2026, 8:42 PM IST

Mad Sandhu Death News: Punjab-based makeup artist and social media influencer Mad Sandhu was shot in Amritsar and died while being taken to hospital.

Mad Sandhu Death News: Punjab influencer shot dead in Amritsar

Mad Sandhu Death News: Popular Punjab-based makeup artist and social media influencer Mad Sandhu was reportedly shot in Amritsar on Saturday, with the incident sparking reactions on social media.

According to information circulating online, Sandhu was found injured on a road after allegedly being shot. A video purportedly showing him lying injured on the road has also surfaced on social media.

Sandhu was reportedly taken to a hospital after the shooting. However, he allegedly died while being taken for treatment. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of the person or people involved were not immediately clear.

Police Begin Probe

Police reportedly reached the spot after receiving information about the shooting and have started investigating the incident.

The Commissionerate Police Amritsar said its teams promptly reached the spot and inspected the scene after the firing. In a post on social media, the police confirmed that one person lost his life in the incident.

“Commissionerate Police Amritsar promptly reached the spot and inspected the scene following the firing incident on Loharka Road, in which one person lost his life,” the police said.

Police added that multiple teams have been deployed to investigate the case and efforts are underway to apprehend the accused.

“Various police teams are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter and efforts are underway to apprehend the accused at the earliest,” the police said.

Who Was Mad Sandhu?

Mad Sandhu was known as a makeup artist and social media influencer in Punjab. He had a significant presence on social media and regularly shared content related to makeup, fashion and lifestyle.

Sandhu had also faced controversy earlier this year after an audio conversation involving him and Nihang jathedar Manpreet Singh Khalsa surfaced online. The conversation led to a debate over his social media content and public image

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What happened to makeup artist and influencer Mad Sandhu in Amritsar?

Mad Sandhu was shot on Loharka Road in Amritsar and was found injured on the road before reportedly dying while being transported for medical treatment. Commissionerate Police Amritsar confirmed that multiple teams have been deployed to thoroughly investigate the incident and apprehend the suspects.

How did Amritsar police respond to the shooting incident involving Mad Sandhu?

Police teams promptly rushed to the scene on Loharka Road to inspect the area and confirmed that one person lost his life in the firing. Authorities launched a comprehensive investigation and deployed multiple teams to identify and arrest the accused individuals.

What controversy was Mad Sandhu involved in prior to his death?

Earlier this year, Mad Sandhu faced controversy after an online audio conversation involving him and Nihang jathedar Manpreet Singh Khalsa surfaced. This conversation sparked a public debate regarding his lifestyle content and overall public image on social media.

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