Mad Sandhu Murder: Main Shooter Caught in Ahmedabad
Amritsar Police arrest main shooter Maninder alias Kaka Shooter in Ahmedabad using IT leads and a decoy operation in the Mad Sandhu murder case.
In a major breakthrough in the Mad Sandhu murder case, the Amritsar Police have successfully tracked down and arrested the primary suspect responsible for the killing of the popular social media influencer. The accused, identified as Maninder, also known as Kaka Shooter, was apprehended in Ahmedabad following an intensive investigation involving high-tech intelligence and strategic undercover operations.
The Decoy Operation That Cracked the Case
The breakthrough came through a sophisticated combination of Intelligence Technology (IT) leads and meticulous analysis of CCTV footage. Amritsar Commissioner of Police (CP) Harmanbir Singh Gill revealed that the police utilized a clever decoy tactic to narrow down the suspect's location.
After discovering that the accused was in urgent need of funds, the Amritsar Police deployed a decoy to establish contact with Maninder's brother. This maneuver allowed investigators to pinpoint his exact whereabouts in Gujarat. Once the location was confirmed, the Amritsar team coordinated closely with the Ahmedabad Police Crime Branch, who moved in to make the arrest.
“The main suspect was Maninder, alias Kaka Shooter, from Lohian Khas in Jalandhar district. We identified him by working on IT leads and analysing CCTV footage... We traced him to Ahmedabad. Since he needed money, we sent a decoy to contact his brother,” said CP Harmanbir Singh Gill.
Interrogations and Additional Arrests
Following his capture, the accused was initially interrogated via video conference. According to the CP, once the police presented the mounting evidence against him, Maninder confessed to his involvement in the crime.
The operation in Ahmedabad did not end with just one arrest. Three other individuals were also taken into custody during the crackdown. A specialized team from the Amritsar Police's CIA unit has traveled to Ahmedabad to bring the main suspect back to Punjab for further questioning. The police are currently working to determine the specific roles played by the three other detainees and will bring them to Punjab if a direct link to the murder is established.
The Tragic Incident and Next Steps
The investigation stems from the violent death of Mad Sandhu, a well-known makeup artist and social media influencer. On the day of the incident, Sandhu was shot twice on Loharka Road in Amritsar. Although he was rushed to Fortis Hospital in critical condition, he tragically succumbed to his injuries during medical treatment.
The Amritsar Police are now focusing on two critical objectives:
- Apprehending the second shooter: Authorities have already identified another individual involved in the shooting and are moving quickly to make an arrest.
- Weapon Recovery: Specialized teams have been dispatched to locate and recover the firearms and the motorcycles used during the commission of the crime.