Punjab AAP Leader Shot 5 Times In His Car Outside Gurdwara In Jalandhar, Dies

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.

🔴#BREAKING | Punjab AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead In His Car In Jalandharhttps://t.co/ldjhqRYJr7

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— NDTV (@ndtv) February 6, 2026

Lucky Oberoi's wife had previously contested the municipal elections as an AAP candidate but was unsuccessful.

Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, sharply criticized the state government after the daylight murder of Oberoi in Jalandhar. 

He alleged that Punjab's law and order situation has "collapsed" under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's administration. 

In a post on X, he wrote, "Law and order in Punjab has collapsed under @BhagwantMann's watch. The shocking daylight murder of @AAPPunjab leader Lucky Oberoi outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar, exposes the grim reality: if even ruling party leaders aren't safe, what hope remains for ordinary citizens?"

Law and order in Punjab has collapsed under @BhagwantMann's watch.
The shocking daylight murder of @AAPPunjab leader Lucky Oberoi outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar, exposes the grim reality: if even ruling party leaders aren't safe, what hope remains for ordinary citizens?

Punjab…

— Partap Singh Bajwa (@Partap_Sbajwa) February 6, 2026

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."

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 https://t.co/wi1iM452k2 pic.twitter.com/4oOpYC7O0p

— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) February 6, 2026

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."

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….
Shame on you @BhagwantMann…You… pic.twitter.com/OLc1Q67FvR

— Bikram Singh Majithia (@bsmajithia) February 6, 2026

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."