Mad Sandhu Murder Case: Key Accused Jobanpreet Arrested in Mumbai, 3 Pistols Recovered

October 14, 2026

Chandigarh: In a major breakthrough in the murder of LGBTQ content creator Madan Sandhu, the Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence Wing, Jalandhar, in a joint operation with the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has arrested the main accused, Jobanpreet, from Mumbai. Police also recovered three pistols, five magazines, and 11 live cartridges from the accused.

According to the Punjab Police, preliminary investigations have revealed that Jobanpreet allegedly played a role in the movement of weapons, arranging funds, and providing logistical support to the shooters. This was allegedly done on the instructions of handlers based abroad.

Also accused of involvement in three firing incidents in Tarn Taran

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that during interrogation, the accused also confessed to his involvement in three extortion-related firing incidents in Tarn Taran district.

Police consider this arrest a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of social media influencer Madhusudan Sandhu, also known as Mad Sandhu. He was shot dead in Amritsar on October 3.

In a major breakthrough in the Mad Sandhu murder case, Counter Intelligence, Jalandhar, in coordination with Mumbai ATS, apprehends key accused Jobanpreet from #Mumbai and recovers 3 pistols, 5 magazines and 11 cartridges.

Preliminary investigation reveals his role in the movement of weapons, financing and logistical support to the shooters at the behest of foreign-based handlers. He confesses his involvement in three firing incidents linked to extortion in #TarnTaran district.

Further investigation is underway to uncover the wider network and establish its backward and forward linkages.

@PunjabPoliceInd remains resolute in dismantling organised crime and gangster networks, bringing perpetrators to justice and safeguarding peace, security and public safety across Punjab.

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 14, 2026

Investigation into Foreign Handlers and Weapons Network

Investigative agencies are now investigating the alleged larger network behind this crime. This includes investigating the supply and movement of illegal weapons, the funding of criminal activities, and the role of foreign handlers.

Police hope that the recovery of weapons and ammunition will help unravel the accused’s connections with other suspects. DGP Gaurav Yadav stated that further investigation is underway, and the entire network is being identified and its criminal connections are being established.

Two Accused Arrested from Gujarat

Earlier, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police arrested two accused—Harsimran Singh and Fateh Singh—from Gujarat. According to police, both are residents of Sanghe village in Tarn Taran district and allegedly played a role in conducting recce before Mad Sandhu’s murder.

Following the murder, Punjab Police conducted a joint operation with Gujarat Police and arrested six accused. Now, with Jobanpreet’s arrest from Mumbai, police hope to gain more information about the alleged murder plot and other extortion-related shootings in the area.