Punjab : Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Friday visited Jalandhar and convened a high-level meeting with senior police officials to review the investigation into the murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionary Satwinderpal Singh, also known as Lucky Oberoi. The DGP also inspected the crime scene to assess the situation firsthand.
Speaking to the media at the spot, DGP Gaurav Yadav reaffirmed the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government’s commitment to maintaining law and order, stating that those responsible for the crime would be identified and brought to justice with strict punishment under the law. Jalandhar Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur was present during the visit.
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Gaurav Yadav said the Chief Minister is personally monitoring the case and is being regularly briefed on the progress of the investigation. According to police, Satwinderpal Singh alias Lucky Oberoi was shot by unidentified assailants riding a white Activa scooter on Friday morning at the Gurudwara Singh Sabha parking area in Model Town, Jalandhar, shortly after he paid obeisance. The victim later succumbed to his injuries.
The DGP Gaurav Yadav said the probe is being carried out in a professional and scientific manner. He added that investigators are closely examining both forward and backward movements of the suspects and have collected mobile tower dump data to strengthen the investigation through technical analysis. “All possible angles are being thoroughly examined,” he said.
Providing further details, CP Dhanpreet Kaur said preliminary findings indicate that the two accused, wearing black hoodies, fled the scene on their Activa scooter. She said investigations are continuing and police teams are actively pursuing leads.
In this connection, an FIR (No. 25 dated February 6, 2026) has been registered at Police Station Division 6, Jalandhar Commissionerate, under Sections 103(1), 3(5) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act.