Punjab: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gurpreet Gogi was found dead with bullet injuries late on Sunday night after he accidentally shot himself, a Punjab Police official confirmed. The incident reportedly occurred around midnight. Gogi was rushed to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC), where he was declared dead.
"The incident happened around midnight, and he was declared dead when he was brought to the DMC hospital..." said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jaskaran Singh Teja.
"Gurpreet Gogi was declared brought dead at the hospital, his body has been kept at the mortuary in DMC hospital. Post-mortem will be conducted. As per the family members, he shot himself accidentally, he sustained bullet injuries to his head. Cause of death will be clear once post-mortem report comes...", Jaskaran Teja added.
"Investigation is underway.." the DCP further added.
As per reports, while cleaning his licensed pistol, Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, the Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Ludhiana West, was accidentally shot and killed. The incident occurred late at night. He was admitted to DMC hospital in an injured condition, where he later died.
AAP leaders express condolences
Several political leaders expressed shock over Gogi's death. They are reaching his residence in Ludhiana to express condolences.
Arvind Kejriwal on Gurpreet Gogi's demiseAam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal expressed grief over the demise of Ludhiana MLA and AAP leader Gurpreet Gogi, saying that his absence would leave a void and that his legacy of service would always be remembered.
In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "Deeply saddened to learn about the untimely passing of Sh. Gurpreet Gogi Bassi Ji, MLA from Ludhiana. A leader who served his people with unwavering dedication and compassion, his absence will leave a void that is hard to fill. May his soul rest in peace."
Manish Sisodia expresses grief on Gogi's death
"The news of the demise of our colleague and honorable MLA Gurpreet Gogi ji from Ludhiana West, Punjab is extremely sad. Gogi ji always worked for the welfare of the people. His demise is a big loss for all of us. Our full condolences are with his family and loved ones in this sad moment. May God give peace to his soul and give strength to the family to bear this immense loss," AAP leader Manish Sisodia posted on X.
"My deepest condolences to the grieving family during this difficult time. May they find the strength to endure this painful loss. I pray to the Almighty that his noble soul rests in eternal peace," Punjab AAP president Aman Arora said in a post on X.
Hours before his death, Gogi held a meeting with Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and AAP MP Balbir Singh Seechewal over the issue of cleaning of 'Budha Nalla'. Gogi joined the AAP after quitting the Congress in 2022. He defeated two-time MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu in the state assembly poll that year from the Ludhiana West seat.
His wife Sukhchain Kaur Gogi unsuccessfully contested the municipal corporation elections last month.
