CCTV Footage Out; How AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Was Shot Dead Outside Jalandhar Gurdwara

The killing of Lucky Oberoi outside a Jalandhar gurdwara is under police investigation. CCTV footage shows the rapid attack, with authorities reviewing suspect movements and motives as they search for those involved.

Updated: Friday, February 6, 2026, 13:44 [IST]

Aam Aadmi Party worker Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar’s Model Town area on 7 February. The attack happened around 7.35am, on a busy street filled with vehicles and devotees heading towards the gurdwara for morning prayers.

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Aam Aadmi Party worker Lucky Oberoi was fatally shot on February 7 outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar's Model Town, as captured by CCTV footage; he died in a private hospital after the attack, and police are investigating the murder. Oberoi's wife contested elections, and he reportedly worked as a financier and property dealer; the investigation involves scanning CCTV and a manhunt to identify the assailants.

Police said Oberoi was inside his Mahindra Thar SUV when at least two assailants arrived on a scooter and opened fire. Oberoi suffered serious injuries, was taken to a private hospital, and died there despite treatment efforts.

Lucky Oberoi murder: Jalandhar gurdwara shooting caught on CCTV

A CCTV camera near the gurdwara captured the shooting in detail. The footage showed Oberoi stepping out of the gurdwara, unlocking his Thar parked outside, and getting into the driver’s seat. A youth wearing a hood then walked calmly towards the SUV.

According to the video, the attacker waited until Oberoi settled in the vehicle, which reduced any chance of escape. The youth then fired multiple shots at close range while Oberoi sat behind the wheel. The entire attack lasted around ten seconds.

Key Detail	Information
Victim	Lucky Oberoi
Location	Outside gurdwara, Model Town, Jalandhar
Time	Around 7.35am
Vehicle	Mahindra Thar SUV
Attackers	At least two, on a scooter

Lucky Oberoi murder: Jalandhar gurdwara shooting under police investigation

After firing at Oberoi, the shooter ran towards a scooter emerging from a nearby lane. The attackers then sped away from the area. Police said several bullets were fired before the assailants escaped, and a murder case has been registered.

Investigators are now scanning CCTV recordings from surrounding streets to trace the scooter’s route. A manhunt is underway to identify those involved and to find the reason for the killing. Police said more information will be shared as the inquiry advances.

Oberoi’s wife, Simarjot Kaur, contested the previous year’s municipal corporation elections on an Aam Aadmi Party ticket. Police sources said Oberoi was close to Rajwinder Thiara, who is the party in-charge for the Jalandhar Cantt constituency.

Officials stated that Oberoi worked as a financier and also dealt in property. Oberoi lived in the Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar area of Jalandhar. The killing outside a religious place during a busy morning has raised concern locally, while investigators continue to piece together leads.