Punjab’s Jalandhar witnessed a chilling political assassination on February 6 when AAP leader Lucky Oborai was fatally shot by unknown gunmen. The 40-something activist was ambushed outside Model Town’s Gurudwara Sahib, turning a place of worship into a crime scene.
Reports indicate the attackers fired relentlessly, striking Oborai five times in a hail of bullets. Bystanders rushed the bleeding leader to a private clinic, but he was declared dead on arrival. The incident has sparked widespread panic, with locals expressing outrage over the deteriorating law and order situation.
Rapid response from Jalandhar Police transformed the area into a fortress. Investigators are scouring CCTV recordings from nearby establishments, piecing together the sequence of events. Dedicated squads are now hunting for clues, from weapon traces to witness statements, determined to nab the culprits.
Oborai’s political credentials added layers to the tragedy. His spouse had run in the recent nagar nigam polls under AAP banner but lost narrowly. A trusted confidant of AAP’s Cantt segment head Rajvinder Kaur Thiara, he was instrumental in party mobilization efforts. This profile makes him a potential target in the cutthroat world of regional politics.
ADCP Jayant Pari addressed the media, revealing the victim’s multiple injuries from the assault. ‘A thorough inquiry is underway, covering all possible leads including rivalries and personal disputes,’ he assured. Police brass mobilized quickly, underscoring the case’s high priority.
Beyond the immediate probe, this killing underscores rising tensions ahead of key elections. Will it expose factional feuds within AAP or point to broader criminal syndicates? As forensics teams comb the site and interrogations begin, Punjab’s political landscape braces for repercussions from this violent outburst.