- Lucky Oberoi, AAP leader, was shot dead outside a Gurdwara in Jalandhar on Friday
- Attackers on a two-wheeler fired multiple shots at Oberoi while he was in his car
- Oberoi was hit by five bullets and died at a private hospital from his injuries
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead in broad daylight in Jalandhar on Friday, after unidentified attackers on a two-wheeler opened fire at him outside a Gurdwara in Punjab's Jalandhar.
According to initial information, multiple shots were fired at Oberoi outside the Gurdwara in Model Town and five bullets struck him while he was in his car. He was immediately taken to a private hospital for treatment, where he died due to his injuries.
As per initial details, Oberoi was parking his car out side the Gurdwara when the attackers came on two-wheeler and opened fire at him.
The incident prompted a swift response from police officials. A police team reached the spot soon after receiving the information and began investigating the case.
Lucky Oberoi's wife had previously contested the municipal elections as an AAP candidate but was unsuccessful.
He added, "Punjab today is gripped by fear, gang violence, and administrative paralysis while the AAP government remains busy with PR and excuses. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann must answer: who is responsible for this complete breakdown?"
Following the incident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said that "law and order in complete collapse in Punjab."
In a post on X, he wrote, "Once again law and order in complete collapse in Punjab. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside a gurudwara in Jalandhar's Model Town. AAP is a Paap for Punjab."
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia called the incident "total collapse of law and order" and said on X, "In another broad day murder... @AAPPunjab leader Lucky Oberoi has been shot dead in Model Town Jalandhar by two assailants who have fired 8 to 10 bullets on him. This has become a new norm in Punjab. Kill anyone anywhere as per whims and fancies."
He added, "Shame on you @BhagwantMann...You and your @DGPPunjabPolice have completely destroyed Punjab. Total collapse of Law and Order and still you are not ready to admit it."
