Hyderabad, Oct. 4 -- Punjabi makeup artist and social media influencer Mad Sandhu has passed away after unidentified attackers opened fire on him in Amritsar on Saturday evening. Police said they have obtained leads in the case and are working to arrest those responsible.

Sandhu, whose real name was Madhusudan, was known for his makeup work and presence on social media. He also spoke openly in support of LGBTQ+ rights, making advocacy a part of his public identity alongside his work as a creator.

According to Commissioner of Police Harmanbir Singh Gill, Sandhu had given his car for washing when the attack took place. He was the son of a retired Punjab Police sub-inspector and lived in a residential colony under the jurisdiction of Amrit...