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Crime
Accused in Mad Sandhu Murder Case Arrested in Mumbai with Three Firearms
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM
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Police in Mumbai detained a suspect linked to the Mad Sandhu murder case, seizing three pistols and five magazines during the arrest.
Mumbai police have taken into custody a person identified as an accused in the high‑profile Mad Sandhu murder case. The arrest took place in the city after investigators traced the suspect’s movements and located him at a residence in the suburb.
During the operation, officers recovered three pistols and five ammunition magazines from the suspect’s possession, indicating a potential intent to use or distribute firearms. The weapons were secured and handed over to the forensic lab for examination.
Authorities confirmed that the detainee will face further questioning to establish his exact role in the Mad Sandhu killing, which has remained under intense scrutiny since the victim’s death. The police have pledged to continue probing any links the accused may have with other criminal networks.
Legal proceedings are expected to commence shortly, with the suspect likely to be produced before a magistrate for bail considerations and formal charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act.
During the operation, officers recovered three pistols and five ammunition magazines from the suspect’s possession, indicating a potential intent to use or distribute firearms. The weapons were secured and handed over to the forensic lab for examination.
Authorities confirmed that the detainee will face further questioning to establish his exact role in the Mad Sandhu killing, which has remained under intense scrutiny since the victim’s death. The police have pledged to continue probing any links the accused may have with other criminal networks.
Legal proceedings are expected to commence shortly, with the suspect likely to be produced before a magistrate for bail considerations and formal charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act.