--- title: "Makeup artist Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar" category: "Media" area: "India" published: "2026-10-03T16:46:32.778Z" source_reported: "2026-10-03T16:30:56.000Z" updated: "2026-10-03T17:45:24.321Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 48 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-03T17:45:24.276283+00:00" --- # Makeup artist Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar *Two unidentified men on a motorcycle fired at the influencer, who later died from his injuries.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named police officials and PTI, with two independent outlets reporting. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports include quotes from police, mention of ongoing investigation, and details about the victim's background. - Hype 48 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use sensational language like 'Shocking!' and 'Atrocity' and mention viral videos. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Makeup artist and influencer Mad Sandhu was shot and killed in Amritsar. - Two unidentified men on a motorcycle fired at Sandhu around 6 pm. - Sandhu died while being taken to the hospital. - A video of Sandhu injured on the road has gone viral. Makeup artist and social media influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Amritsar on Saturday evening. Two unidentified men on a motorcycle fired at Sandhu around 6 pm. He sustained gunshot wounds and died while being taken to the hospital. A video of Sandhu lying injured on the road has circulated widely online. ## Disagreement on Sandhu's identity Hindustan Times and The Economic Times report Mad Sandhu was known for his LGBTQ+ advocacy and was open about being gay. Latestly and News9 Live also identify him as a Punjabi LGBTQ+ influencer. However, Dainik Bhaskar and TV9 Marathi refer to Sandhu as 'her' and 'madam', suggesting a different gender identity. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre or right-rated reports mentioned the specific time of the shooting, which was reported as around 6 pm by unrated outlets News9 Live and TV9 Marathi. Additionally, the centre and right-rated reports did not include details about the recovery of shell casings from the scene, as reported by the unrated outlet Hindi Samachar. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 33% (4) - Right: 67% (8) 20 of 32 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-03T17:45:24.276283+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-03T18:45:18.178Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, and cedarnews.net all reported that Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Amritsar by two unidentified men on a motorcycle. Hindustan Times and The Economic Times highlighted Sandhu's identity as a makeup artist and influencer known for LGBTQ+ advocacy and being open about his sexuality. Hindustan Times noted that Sandhu died while being taken to the hospital and that police had launched an investigation, quoting the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sirivennela. The Economic Times included a note about a video of Sandhu after the shooting circulating online. ### Right - Latestly reported that Mad Sandhu, a Punjabi social‑media influencer and makeup artist, was shot dead on Loharka Road in Amritsar by unidentified motorcycle‑borne assailants. India Today noted a police investigation and review of CCTV footage. ABP News and rediff.com added that a video of him collapsing went viral online. - Times of India highlighted Sandhu’s public advocacy for LGBTQ acceptance and his identification as gay, while NDTV reproduced his past remarks about ignoring negative comments from trolls. India TV News mentioned his discussions of gender‑related issues and cited a claim that gangster Goldy Dhillon assumed responsibility. The Unknown outlet described the incident as a broad‑daylight shooting that caused a local stir. - None of the eight right‑rated digests included an official police statement, a specific motive, or the names of any suspects beyond the generic description of unidentified assailants. They also omitted details such as the exact time of the shooting, any family comments, and any follow‑up on the investigation’s progress, as no full reports were provided. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 7 - high: 3 - unknown: 20 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [KalingaTV](https://kalingatv.com/entertainment/social-media-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar) — Social media influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar - [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/india-news/god-made-me-this-way-lgbtq-influencer-mad-sandhu-murdered-in-punjab-had-this-to-say-to-culture-trolls-12135149) — 'God Made Me This Way': LGBTQ Influencer Mad Sandhu, Murdered In Amritsar, Had This To Say To 'Culture' Trolls - [BollywoodShaadis.com](https://bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/mad-sandhu-killed-in-amritsar-85239) — Social Media Influencer, Mad Sandhu Killed In Amritsar, He Shared Last Post 2 Hours Before Murder - [Sangbad Pratidin](https://sangbadpratidin.in/india/famous-makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar/pid/1368938) — Popular Makeup Artist Mad Sandhu Shot Dead, Creates Huge Stir in Amritsar - [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/punjabi-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar/20261003.htm) — Punjabi influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar - [Mathrubhumi](https://mathrubhumi.com/crime/news/punjabi-influencer-maddy-sandhu-shot-dead-amritsar-xxgmpwu7) — Punjabi Influencer and Makeup Artist 'Mad Sandhu' Shot Dead - [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/two-men-open-fire-on-punjab-influencer-mad-sandhu-around-6-pm-died-in-amritsar-viral-video-says-official-1869599) — Punjab Influencer Mad Sandhu Shot Dead In Amritsar, Police Launch Probe - [The CSR Journal](https://thecsrjournal.in/makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar-police-launch-probe) — Makeup Artist Mad Sandhu Shot Dead in Amritsar, Police Launch Probe - [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/who-was-mad-sandhu-punjabi-makeup-artist-and-lgbtq-influencer-shot-dead-in-amritsar-real-name-age-family-background-and-career-298093) — Who Was Mad Sandhu? 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The Thrill of the Incident Captured on Video - [Andhravilas](https://andhravilas.net/social-media-influencer-mad-sandhu-brutally-murdered-punjab) — Atrocity in Punjab: Social Media Star Mad Sandhu Shot Dead, Causing Chaos in the State! - [Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News](https://prabhatkhabar.com/national/punjabi-social-media-influencer-madhu-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar) — Amritsar: Influencer Mad Sandhu Shot Dead - [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/crime/punjabi-lgbtq-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-by-two-bike-borne-men-in-amritsar-3012989) — Punjabi LGBTQ influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead by two bike-borne men in Amritsar - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/entertainment/punjabi-influencer-and-makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-by-unidentified-assailants-in-amritsar-7631551.html) — Punjabi Influencer and Makeup Artist Mad Sandhu Shot Dead by Unidentified Assailants in Amritsar | 🎥 LatestLY - [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/india/mad-sandhu-punjabi-influencer-makeup-artist-shot-dead-in-amritsar-gangster-goldy-dhillon-takes-responsibilty-2026-10-03-1056005) — Mad Sandhu, Punjab influencer-makeup artist, killed in Amritsar; gangster Goldy Dhillon takes responsibility - [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/cool/1027360/%d9%85%d9%82%d8%aa%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%a4%d8%ab%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%86%d8%ac%d8%a7%d8%a8%d9%8a-%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%af-%d8%b3%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%af%d9%88-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%b5%d8%a7) — Punjabi Influencer Mad Sandhu Was Shot Dead in Amritsar; Police Are Searching for the Attackers. - [panchjanya.com](https://panchjanya.com/2026/10/03/493919/bharat/punjab/punjabi-influencer-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar) — After Sister-in-Law Kamal Kaur, Social Media Influencer Mad Sandhu Murdered in Punjab - [The Week](https://theweek.in/news/entertainment/2026/10/03/who-was-mad-sandhu-punjabi-influencer-shot-to-death-in-amritsar-months-after-warning-from-nihang-sikhs.html) — Who was 'Mad Sandhu'? 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He was open about his identity as a gay man. **What happened to Mad Sandhu?** Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Amritsar by two unidentified men on a motorcycle. He died from his injuries while being taken to the hospital. **When did the shooting occur?** The shooting of Mad Sandhu occurred around 6 pm on Saturday evening. **What is being done about the incident?** Police have launched an investigation into the shooting. They are examining CCTV footage and searching for the attackers and the motive behind the incident. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/media/makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Makeup artist Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar", https://mediabias.news/media/makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-amritsar