Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead: AAP Leader Killed in Punjab’s Jalandhar, Attackers Open Fire Near Model Town Gurdwara
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead in broad daylight on Friday morning, February 6, in the posh Model Town area of Jalandhar. The incident occurred around 8:00 AM outside the local Gurdwara Sahib, where unidentified assailants opened fire on Oberoi while he was inside his vehicle.
Ludhiana, February 6: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead in broad daylight on Friday morning, February 6, in the posh Model Town area of Jalandhar. The incident occurred around 8:00 AM outside the local Gurdwara Sahib, where unidentified assailants opened fire on Oberoi while he was inside his vehicle. The daylight shooting has sent shockwaves through the city and raised immediate concerns regarding the law and order situation in Punjab.
According to preliminary reports, Oberoi had arrived at the gurdwara in his Mahindra Thar, a part of his daily routine. As he was parking the vehicle, at least two assailants on a two-wheeler approached and fired multiple rounds. Sources indicate that between five to eight bullets struck the leader, shattering the car windows and leaving him critically injured. Sanjay Verma Shot Dead in Punjab: 3 Assailants Kill Famous Fashion Designer Near His Store in Abohar (See Pic and Video).
Lucky Oberoi Killed in Jalandhar
Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead: Details of the Attack
Witnesses at the scene reported a sudden burst of gunfire that triggered panic among morning devotees. The attackers fled the spot immediately after the shooting. Oberoi was rushed to a nearby private hospital by locals and police, but he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
The Jalandhar police have cordoned off the Model Town area and deployed a heavy security force. Forensic teams were seen collecting bullet shells and other evidence from the site of the attack. Bheemanna Khandre Dies: Former Karnataka Minister and Freedom Fighter Passes Away at 102 After Prolonged Illness.
Senior police officials, including the Commissioner of Police, reached the spot to oversee the initial probe. "We are scanning CCTV footage from the gurdwara and surrounding residential buildings to identify the suspects and their escape route," a senior officer stated.
The police are currently investigating the case from multiple angles, including personal enmity and political rivalry. While no group has claimed responsibility for the killing yet, authorities are looking into Oberoi's recent activities and associations to determine a motive.
Lucky Oberoi was a well-known figure in Jalandhar's political circles. While he held a functional role within the Aam Aadmi Party, his wife had previously contested municipal elections on an AAP ticket. His death has sparked a flurry of reactions from political leaders across parties, with many calling for a swift and thorough investigation.
The killing adds to a series of high-profile incidents in the state that have drawn criticism toward the current administration's handling of crime. Local residents in Model Town expressed fear, noting that such a violent act in a high-security, upscale neighborhood is particularly alarming.
A First Information Report (FIR) is being registered at the local police station against unidentified individuals. Security has been tightened at entry and exit points of the city, and a manhunt is underway to nab the shooters. Further details are awaited as the post-mortem report and digital evidence are processed.
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