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Mad Sandhu Murder Case: Shooter Arrested; Amitabh Bachchan Was Next Target
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What Happened?
Delhi Police arrested a second shooter linked to the murder of influencer Mad Sandhu, who was killed on October 3. The shooter was reportedly instructed to target Amitabh Bachchan.
Key points
- Mad Sandhu, an LGBTQ+ makeup artist, was shot dead on October 3 in Amritsar.
- The arrested shooter, Vikas Thakur, was linked to a foreign-based gangster.
- Another shooter, Deepak Singh, was also arrested and was instructed to target Amitabh Bachchan.
- The gang allegedly wanted to attack Bachchan over his remarks on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
- Vikas had previously been involved in criminal activities and illegal firearms supply.
Key insights
- The targeting of Amitabh Bachchan highlights ongoing threats to public figures in India.
- The involvement of foreign gangsters indicates a broader network of organized crime.
- The case underscores the risks faced by influencers and marginalized communities.
Why it matters
The arrests may prevent further violence and extortion attempts linked to high-profile individuals.
Entities
Mad Sandhu· PersonAmitabh Bachchan· PersonDelhi Police· OrganizationPunjab· StateVikas Thakur· PersonDeepak Singh· PersonAnmol Bishnoi· PersonPalwinder· Person
Source
Times Now
