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Jalandhar, February 6, 2026 — Local media reports and eyewitness accounts suggest that Aam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar’s Model Town area on Friday morning.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred around 7:55 AM when Oberoi had just entered his vehicle. Eyewitnesses told reporters that two unidentified assailants on a scooter allegedly opened fire at close range. Oberoi was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where doctors later confirmed that he had succumbed to his injuries.
Police officials stated that they arrived at the scene shortly after the firing and cordoned off the area. Forensic teams have been deployed, and investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding streets to trace the suspects’ movements. Authorities indicated that multiple angles are being explored, including personal disputes and business rivalries, though no arrests have been announced at this stage.
Oberoi was known locally as a financier and property dealer, and he maintained close ties with party leadership in the constituency. His wife had also contested recent municipal corporation elections, according to local political sources.
The shooting in one of Jalandhar’s busiest localities has raised concerns about public safety. Senior officials have assured that special teams are working to identify and apprehend those responsible.
