In Jalandhar, Punjab, local Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead on the morning of 6 February. This sensational incident happened outside a Gurudwara located in Model Town area, when Lucky Oberoi was about to go out and sit in his car after Ardaas. Then two unknown assailants who were already in ambush opened fire on him. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead.

This sudden firing created chaos in the area. Hearing the sound of bullets, people nearby started running here and there in fear. After committing the incident, the accused fled from the spot on a motorcycle.

VIDEO | Punjab: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside a Gurdwara in Model Town, Jalandhar; probe underway. Visuals from the spot.

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Police is investigating

As soon as information about the incident was received, police and senior officials reached the spot. The entire area has been surrounded and investigation has been started. The footage of CCTV cameras installed in and around Rudwara is being scrutinized so that the attackers can be identified and why Lucky was targeted.

After this murder, the police is expanding the scope of its investigation to many aspects. From old rivalry to the angle of a criminal gang committing the crime or taking responsibility, every possible reason is being thoroughly investigated.

What hope is left for common citizens – Congress

Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly Pratap Singh Bajwa has held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government responsible for the failure of law and order in the state. As soon as the news of the murder broke, Bajwa posted on X and said, “The shocking murder of AAP leader Lucky Oberoi in broad daylight outside a Gurudwara in Jalandhar has exposed this horrifying truth. If the leaders of the ruling party are not safe, then what hope is left for the common citizens?”

He further questioned, “Punjab today is in the grip of fear, gang violence and administrative deadlock, while the AAP government is busy in public relations and making excuses. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will have to answer, who is responsible for this complete system collapse?”