Punjab AAP Leader Shot Dead Outside Gurdwara in Jalandhar; Police Launch Manhunt

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Jalandhar:

In a shocking incident that has raised serious security concerns, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead in broad daylight outside a gurdwara in Punjab’s Jalandhar city on Friday. The attack took place in the crowded Model Town area, sending shockwaves across the region.

According to police officials, Oberoi was sitting inside his car when two unidentified bike-borne assailants opened fire on him near a Gurdwara Sahib. At least five bullets struck him, leaving him critically injured. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

Eyewitnesses reported panic at the scene as the firing occurred during peak daytime hours. Soon after the incident, multiple police teams reached the spot, cordoned off the area, and began a detailed investigation. CCTV footage from nearby locations is being examined to identify the attackers and trace their escape route.

Senior police officials said the motive behind the killing is yet to be ascertained. Investigators are questioning witnesses and probing possible political or personal angles linked to the murder.

The incident has triggered fear among local residents, prompting authorities to step up security in and around Model Town and other sensitive areas of Jalandhar.

Party sources said Lucky Oberoi was a well-known local AAP leader and had close links with the party’s Cantt constituency leadership. His wife had previously contested municipal elections on an AAP ticket.

Police have assured that all leads are being pursued and that those responsible will be brought to justice. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.