On October 4, 2026, the LGBTQ community in India was rocked by the tragic murder of Mad Sandhu, a well-known influencer and makeup artist based in Amritsar. Sandhu was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
Prior to the attack, Mad Sandhu reportedly received several death threats, indicating that the murder was likely premeditated. The Punjab Police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in this targeted killing.
The murder has sparked outrage in the community.
