Shooter wanted in murder of influencer Mad Sandhu among 2 arrested, were planning attack on Amitabh Bachchan
Delhi Police have arrested two sharpshooters linked to a foreign-based gang who were allegedly planning an attack on actor Amitabh Bachchan. The suspects were also wanted for the murder of an Instagram influencer and were intercepted before they could carry out further extortion-related violence.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing threat of organized crime syndicates targeting high-profile public figures in India.
New Delhi A probe into the arrest of two alleged sharpshooters linked to a foreign-based gangster has revealed that one of them was instructed to prolong his stay in Mumbai to carry out a firing attack outside the residence of an A-list Bollywood actor, police sources said on Saturday (November 14, 2026). The sources identified the actor as Amitabh Bachchan, who the gang allegedly wanted to target over his purported remarks concerning the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Mr. Bachchan has, however, consistently denied making any such statement.
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