Mad Sandhu Murder: Main Shooter Arrested in Ahmedabad, Gangster Link Probedਮੈਡ ਸੰਧੂ ਕਤਲ ਮਾਮਲਾ: ਮੁੱਖ ਸ਼ੂਟਰ ਅਹਿਮਦਾਬਾਦ ਤੋਂ ਗ੍ਰਿਫ਼ਤਾਰ, ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ ਸੰਬੰਧਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ

The investigation into the murder of Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu took a decisive turn on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as the Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested the alleged main shooter, Parminder Singh alias Kaka, in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. Police said the accused fired the shots that killed Sandhu and was linked to gangster Goldy Dhillon's international network.

Who is the accused?

Police identified the accused as Parminder Singh alias Kaka, a resident of Lohian Khas in Jalandhar district. He was arrested in Ahmedabad and a weapon was recovered from him. TV9 Punjabi reported it as the first arrest in the case, with the force's CIA team flying to Ahmedabad on Thursday morning to take him into custody and bring him to Amritsar for questioning. Police said five cases were already registered against him, and that his role in the killing included firing the shots and arranging the motorcycle used in the attack.

How was Mad Sandhu killed?

Mad Sandhu, whose real name was Madhusudan, was shot dead on the evening of October 3 on Loharka Road in Amritsar. He had gone to collect his car from a car-wash centre when two motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire. He died on the way to hospital. A murder case was registered under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Amritsar Cantonment police station. He was a well-known makeup artist, social media influencer and LGBTQ activist in Punjab's entertainment circles.

How did police trace the shooter?

Before the Ahmedabad arrest, Amritsar police had detained two suspects and said the killing appeared to be a contract killing. The breakthrough came through a money trail: police found that Rs 16,000 had been transferred into the bank account of Amandeep Singh, the accused's brother, by criminals based abroad. Of this, Rs 11,000 was forwarded to Parminder's account and Rs 5,000 to Paramveer Singh of Lohian Khas, who police say arranged weapons and logistics. Paramveer has also been arrested. Police said six arrests have been made in the case so far, and investigators are probing whether more money was to be sent from abroad.

What is the gangster link?

Days after the murder, a social media post attributed to Goldy Dhillon and Jagga Tarn Taran claimed responsibility for the killing, alleging Sandhu was targeted for 'corrupting the younger generation'. Police are investigating the link between Sandhu's killing and Dhillon's international network, but the authenticity of the claims has not been independently established. Investigators have not ruled out other motives, and the case remains under active investigation.

How many people have been arrested in the Mad Sandhu murder case?

Six people have been arrested so far, including the alleged main shooter Parminder Singh alias Kaka, his brother Amandeep Singh, and Paramveer Singh, who police say provided weapons and logistics.

Who was Mad Sandhu?

Mad Sandhu, real name Madhusudan, was a Punjabi social media influencer, makeup artist and LGBTQ activist who was shot dead in Amritsar on October 3, 2026.

Where was the shooter arrested?

Parminder Singh alias Kaka was arrested in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch. A Punjab Police CIA team flew to Ahmedabad on October 8 to take him into custody and bring him to Amritsar for questioning.