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Crime
Punjab Police Capture Mad Sandhu’s Shooter Using QR Code Trap
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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Punjab Police successfully identified and arrested the gunman who targeted influencer Mad Sandhu, employing a QR code trap to trace the suspect.
In a swift operation, Punjab Police traced the gunman who had fired at social media influencer Mad Sandhu after the incident was reported at a public event in Punjab.
Using a sophisticated QR code trap, officers linked the suspect’s mobile device to the crime scene. The QR code, placed at a strategic location, recorded the device’s unique identifier, enabling the police to track the shooter’s movements.
The suspect was apprehended within 48 hours of the incident and is now in custody. Police officials confirmed that the shooter had been identified through the digital trail left by the QR code.
The case underscores the growing use of technology in law enforcement and highlights Punjab Police’s commitment to protecting public figures from targeted violence.
Using a sophisticated QR code trap, officers linked the suspect’s mobile device to the crime scene. The QR code, placed at a strategic location, recorded the device’s unique identifier, enabling the police to track the shooter’s movements.
The suspect was apprehended within 48 hours of the incident and is now in custody. Police officials confirmed that the shooter had been identified through the digital trail left by the QR code.
The case underscores the growing use of technology in law enforcement and highlights Punjab Police’s commitment to protecting public figures from targeted violence.