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Key accused in Punjab influencer murder arrested in Mumbai, 3 pistols recovered

Punjab Police announced the arrest of a key accused, identified as Jobanpreet, in Mumbai in connection with the fatal shooting of a social media influencer known as Mad Sandhu. The victim, whose real name was Madhusudan, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants at close range on October 3 while on a road in Amritsar to collect his washed car. Authorities recovered three pistols, five magazines, and 11 cartridges from the detained suspect.

State

Maharashtra

First reported

October 2026

Agencies involved

Punjab Police, Counter Intelligence Jalandhar, Mumbai ATS, Gujarat Police, Amritsar Police

Recoveries

3 pistols, 5 magazines, 11 cartridges

Status

Investigation ongoing; multiple arrests made

The full story

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According to investigators, the operation was carried out jointly by Counter Intelligence from Jalandhar and the Mumbai ATS. Preliminary findings suggest the key accused was allegedly involved in transporting weapons, supplying funds, and providing logistical support to the shooters under instructions from handlers based abroad. Police officials stated that the suspect also confessed to participating in three separate extortion-related firing incidents in Tarn Taran district.

Law enforcement agencies have made multiple arrests as the investigation progresses. Amritsar police previously apprehended several individuals across different operations, including two suspects arrested in Gujarat who allegedly conducted surveillance for the crime. A separate joint operation with Gujarat Police led to the arrest of six other accused individuals, including the alleged main shooter, bringing the total number of arrested suspects up as authorities continue to uncover the wider criminal network.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention any final court proceedings or formal legal charges filed against the accused individuals.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Authorities have arrested multiple individuals in connection with the murder, including a key accused in Mumbai and several others in Gujarat, while ongoing investigations aim to uncover the wider network.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A social media influencer, known as Mad Sandhu or Madhusudan, who was fatally shot in Amritsar.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

October 3The social media influencer was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Amritsar.

TuesdayAmritsar police arrested two suspects in Gujarat who allegedly conducted surveillance for the murder.

WednesdayPunjab Police announced the arrest of a key accused in Mumbai along with the recovery of weapons.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Handlers based abroad directed operatives within the country to execute the plan.
Suspects allegedly conducted surveillance on the victim prior to the attack.
Logistical support, funds, and weapons were transported and supplied to the shooters.
Two motorcycle-borne assailants approached the victim at close range on a road and shot him dead.

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