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Crime
Police suspect contract killing in shooting of LGBTQ activist Mad Sandhu, two arrested
✍️ NDTV
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 06:10 AM
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Police say the shooting of LGBTQ activist Mad Sandhu appears to be a contract killing and have detained two suspects.
Police officials disclosed that the recent shooting of Mad Sandhu, a known LGBTQ activist, is being investigated as a possible contract killing. The authorities have not released details about the motive but indicated that the nature of the attack suggests a pre‑planned arrangement.
Two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the case. Their identities and the exact role they played remain undisclosed pending further inquiry.
Investigators are gathering forensic evidence from the crime scene and are interviewing witnesses to piece together the sequence of events. The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The incident has sparked concern among civil‑rights groups, who are calling for a swift and transparent investigation to ensure justice for the activist community.
Two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the case. Their identities and the exact role they played remain undisclosed pending further inquiry.
Investigators are gathering forensic evidence from the crime scene and are interviewing witnesses to piece together the sequence of events. The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The incident has sparked concern among civil‑rights groups, who are calling for a swift and transparent investigation to ensure justice for the activist community.