Makeup artist Mad Sandhu shot in Amritsar, police probe underway
Social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu was shot in Amritsar on Saturday, with the incident triggering a police investigation, according to preliminary information.
Sandhu was found lying on the road after being shot. A video showing him injured and lying in a pool of blood has also surfaced on social media. The footage shows Sandhu in a severely injured condition after the shooting.
According to the information available so far, Sandhu was shot in Amritsar on Saturday. The circumstances leading up to the incident are not yet clear.
Police reached the spot after receiving information about the shooting and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. Officers are also expected to examine CCTV footage and other available evidence to establish the sequence of events.
The identity of the person or persons involved in the shooting has not been confirmed so far. The motive behind the attack is also not immediately known.FOUND INJURED ON ROADAfter the shooting, Sandhu was found lying on the road with serious injuries. A video from the spot shows him in a blood-soaked condition as people appear to have gathered around him.
Sandhu was rushed to a hospital for treatment. His condition was reported to be critical, according to the preliminary information available.
There have also been social media reports claiming that Sandhu died while being taken to the hospital. However, this information could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.POLICE PROBE UNDERWAY
Following the shooting, police began an investigation into the incident. Officials are working to establish what led to the attack and identify those responsible.
Investigators are expected to collect CCTV footage from the area and record statements from people who may have witnessed the incident.
The shooting has sparked concern in Amritsar, while news of the incident has also drawn significant attention on social media because of Sandhu's presence as a makeup artist and influencer.
Further details about the circumstances of the shooting, Sandhu's condition and the identities of those involved are awaited.- Ends
Kamaljit Sandhu is an award winning journalist working as Deputy Editor in India Today. She has nearly two decades of experience as a full time TV journalist. She covers "conflict" regions, Internal security matters, MEA and Parliament. Her work has often led to crisscrossing the country. She has also traveled to Pakistan and Iran, in pursuit of news stories. In 2019, she received the ENBA Award for best news programming for her ground report on "surviving Bastar" which was based on the government's policy on inducting tribals in Crpf in chattisgarh to counter naxals.
Personal interests: Kamaljit likes travelling, interior decoration and playing scrabble, Has varied interests in sporting activities like swimming, badminton and Yoga.
