AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Jalandhar

AAP Leader Shot Multiple Times In Daylight Attack In Jalandhar’s Model Town Area

A local Jalandhar leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, Lucky Oberoi, was shot dead in broad daylight on Friday morning while sitting inside his car in the Model Town area. The killing, which took place near a gurdwara during morning hours, sent shockwaves through the city and prompted a swift security response.

According to preliminary information, Oberoi had arrived near the gurdwara when two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire at close range. Multiple bullets hit him, smashing the windows of the vehicle. The attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting, police said.

Bystanders alerted the authorities, and Oberoi was rushed to a nearby private hospital in critical condition. Doctors declared him dead during treatment. Police said the attack appeared targeted and was executed within seconds.

Senior officers arrived at the scene soon after and cordoned off the area. Forensic teams were called in to collect evidence, including empty cartridges recovered from the site. Traffic in the surrounding lanes was briefly disrupted as police carried out spot inspections.

Investigation Underway, Motive Unclear

Punjab Police have registered a case of murder and formed multiple teams to trace the shooters. CCTV footage from nearby roads, shops, and residential buildings is being scanned to identify the attackers and map their escape route. Officers are also questioning eyewitnesses who were present near the gurdwara at the time of the incident.

“The motive is not clear at this stage. We are examining all angles, including personal enmity, business disputes, and political rivalry,” a senior police officer said, adding that no arrests had been made so far.

Political Reactions, Security Stepped Up

The killing drew sharp political reactions. AAP leaders condemned the murder and demanded immediate arrests, calling the incident a serious law-and-order challenge. 

Opposition parties targeted the state government, alleging a deterioration in public safety after the daylight shooting of a political worker. Police said additional force had been deployed in sensitive parts of Jalandhar as a precautionary measure. Patrolling was intensified, and checkpoints were set up at key junctions.

Residents of Model Town are also left in shock after the brutal murder. “This happened in the morning, near a place of worship. It’s frightening,” said a local shopkeeper. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.