Bhagwant Mann Under Fire After LGBTQ Activist Murdered in Amritsar
· India · NDTV
Prominent LGBTQ activist Mad Sandhu was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle in Amritsar on Saturday. The daylight killing has sparked widespread outrage, with political opponents targeting Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the state's law and order situation. The victim was attacked in public, prompting immediate condemnation from civil society groups and activists demanding swift arrests. Police have launched an investigation into the shooting to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the attack. The exact motive remains under investigation as authorities review nearby security camera footage.
Why it matters
The killing of a prominent activist has raised serious concerns about public safety and minority rights protection in Punjab.
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