Mad Sandhu Murder Accused Arrested In Mumbai, Shooter Allegedly Planned Attack On Bollywood A-List Actor

Delhi Police have arrested two suspected shooters allegedly involved in separate plans to target a Delhi-based businessman and a prominent Bollywood A-list actor. One of the accused, who was wanted in connection with the October 3 murder of social media influencer Mad Sandhu in Amritsar, Punjab, had reportedly been hiding in Mumbai for nearly a month, officials said.

The Special Cell arrested Deep alias Deepak Singh in Mumbai and Vikas Thakur alias Vicky in Delhi. Investigators are now examining the alleged attack plans and the network supporting the accused. According to the police investigation, Deepak had been staying in a rented house in Mumbai's Malad area.

He allegedly received money for his daily expenses through QR codes linked to local businesses, including vegetable vendors, paan shops and restaurants. Police suspect that these QR codes were used to transfer funds to Deepak, allowing him to manage his expenses while remaining under the radar for almost a month.

#WATCH | Delhi Police Special Cell arrests two shooters, Vikas Thakur alias Vicky and Deep alias Deepak Singh, linked to a foreign-based fugitive gangster, foiling conspiracies to fire at a Delhi businessman for extortion and to attack a Bollywood actor in Mumbai.

Deep was also wanted in the October 3 murder of Instagram influencer Mad Sandhu in Amritsar. Further investigation is underway: Delhi Police (Source: Police) Investigators also found that he was allegedly in touch with handlers based abroad through a private messaging application.

A fugitive gangster had reportedly instructed him to keep changing locations and remain underground to avoid arrest. The investigation further indicated that Deepak was allegedly kept in Mumbai to assist with a planned attack on a prominent Bollywood actor.

According to police, the actor had been placed on the gang's target list over his alleged remarks concerning the Sikh community and the events of 1984. Another shooter was reportedly expected to travel to Mumbai to carry out the attack.

Police are also examining whether shooters involved in the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff had earlier conducted reconnaissance of the same Bollywood actor's residence. Further investigation into the alleged plots and the accused's links is underway.

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