Man in black and on a scooter: CCTV footage shows how Jalandhar shootout took turn into a cold blooded murder of Lucky Oberoi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionary Lucky Oberoi was shot dead in a brazen early-morning attack outside a gurdwara in the upscale Model Town area of Punjab’s Jalandhar city on Friday, triggering fresh concerns over law and order.

CCTV footage that has surfaced captures the chilling sequence of events leading up to the killing, which took place around 7.35 am on a busy street with vehicles passing by and devotees heading to the gurdwara.

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The visuals show Oberoi stepping out of the gurdwara and moving towards his Mahindra Thar parked nearby. As he unlocked the SUV and sat inside, a hooded youth approached the vehicle casually and opened fire from close range. The attacker appeared to wait until Oberoi had settled in the car, effectively eliminating any chance of escape.

After firing multiple shots, the assailant fled the spot, running towards a scooter that emerged from a nearby lane before speeding away. The entire attack unfolded in less than 10 seconds.

Police said that at least two attackers were involved and had arrived on a scooter. Oberoi sustained critical injuries in the firing and was rushed to a private hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds.

Investigators said several bullets were fired at the victim before the assailants escaped. CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being scrutinised, and a manhunt has been launched to identify the shooters and ascertain the motive behind the killing.

Oberoi’s wife, Simarjot Kaur, had contested last year’s municipal corporation elections on an AAP ticket. Oberoi was considered close to Rajwinder Thiara, the party’s in-charge for the Jalandhar Cantt constituency.

A financier by profession, Oberoi was also involved in the property business and resided in the Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar area of Jalandhar.

Police said further details would be shared as the investigation progresses.