Lucky Oberoi Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Some Lesser Known Facts About Lucky Oberoi

• Lucky Oberoi was interested in politics and was an active Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member.

• On the morning of 6 February 2026, he visited a Gurdwara Sahib in Model Town, Jalandhar, and offered prayers.

• After completing prayers, he returned towards his black Thar SUV parked outside the Gurdwara premises.

• At around 7:30–7:50 am, after he sat inside the Thar, two unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle.

• The assailants opened fire from both sides of the vehicle using two sophisticated weapons, firing approximately eight to ten rounds.

• Multiple bullets hit Lucky Oberoi, and the firing shattered window panes of his Thar SUV and another vehicle parked nearby.

• CCTV footage later confirmed that the attackers fired repeatedly at Oberoi while he was seated inside his vehicle.

• After the shooting, the attackers escaped from the scene on the motorcycle without being identified.

• He was rushed to Sri Ram Hospital in Jalandhar at around 8:00 am for emergency medical treatment. Doctors stated that eight to nine bullets had struck him, and he was given CPR and placed on ventilator support.

• Despite medical efforts, doctors declared Lucky Oberoi dead due to gunshot injuries sustained during the attack.

• Police teams reached the crime scene soon after the incident and cordoned off the area for investigation.

• Preliminary police findings suggested the attackers may have conducted prior surveillance of Oberoi’s movements.

• Authorities began examining CCTV footage, collecting forensic evidence, and questioning witnesses present near the Gurdwara.

• Police officials stated the motive could involve personal enmity or other factors, which remain under investigation.

• Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav later inspected the crime scene and reviewed the progress of the investigation.

• The DGP also flagged concerns over increased illegal weapon smuggling through drones from across the Pakistan border.

• Police confirmed that this incident marked the second killing of an AAP leader in Punjab within two months.

• Earlier, another AAP leader, Jarnail Singh, was shot dead in Amritsar on 04 January 2026, according to police records.

• Lucky Oberoi’s wife had earlier contested municipal elections on an AAP ticket but did not win.

• Police stated that further details regarding the identification of assailants and motive would emerge as the investigation continues.

• Police booked Jograj Singh alias Joga Pholriwal, Dalbira and two unidentified persons in the case. Joga Pholriwal, a native of Pholriwal village in Jalandhar district, is believed to be living abroad.

• An unverified social media post, purportedly by Joga Pholriwal, claimed responsibility for the killing. The post alleged personal enmity linked to a dispute over a college students’ union presidency.

• Police said Oberoi and Joga Pholriwal were earlier friends but later had strained relations. Oberoi’s family alleged that the accused had recently threatened him.

• Police stated that no formal complaint regarding threats was filed earlier. Investigators examined CCTV footage and identified vehicles, including a two-wheeler and a Hyundai Creta, seen near the scene.

• Police also suspected the involvement of Oberoi’s helper, who had gone missing after the incident. The helper was identified as Shaminder Singh alias Shingri, a resident of Mithapur in Jalandhar.

• He had worked with Oberoi for over ten years and had been missing with his phone switched off. Police said he had allegedly been reprimanded by Oberoi a few days before the incident.

• Investigators suspected he colluded with Oberoi’s rivals and provided logistical support to the shooter. On 8 February 2026, Amritsar Rural Police received intelligence that Shaminder Singh was hiding in the Khasa area.

• Police teams set up checkpoints and intensified vehicle checking operations. During the operation, he was spotted riding a motorcycle.

• When signalled to stop, he panicked, tried to flee, and lost control of the vehicle. Police said he opened fire at the police team while attempting to escape.

• Police retaliated in self-defence during the brief exchange of fire. Shaminder Singh sustained a gunshot injury and was overpowered.

• He was shifted to a hospital for treatment and formally arrested. Police recovered a Beretta .30 bore pistol from his possession.

• During preliminary interrogation, he reportedly disclosed the involvement of another individual.

• Lucky Oberoi was cremated in Jalandhar on 8 February 2026.