AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi Dies After Accidental Firing From Licensed Gun

Gurpreet Bassi Gogi Dies: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Ludhiana West, Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, died late Friday night in a suspected case of accidental firing. The incident took place at his residence around 11:30 PM. The 42-year-old leader was rushed to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), where doctors declared him dead.

According to preliminary reports, MLA Gogi had returned home after attending an event and was having dinner in his room when a gunshot was heard. Upon hearing the sound, his wife, Dr. Sukhchain Kaur Gogi, immediately rushed to the room and found him lying in a pool of blood. The bullet reportedly pierced his temple, and the weapon involved was his licensed pistol.

Joint Commissioner of Police Jaskaran Singh Teja has confirmed that the gun was his licensed weapon and said initial statements by his family indicated it is a case of accidental discharge. Ludhiana Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Chahal, along with senior police officials including DCP Shubham Agrawal and ADCPC Ramandeep Bhullar, visited the hospital to review the situation.

The pistol has been taken into police possession and the body was taken to the mortuary of DMCH for post-mortem examination. Large numbers of police personal have been deployed at the hospital and its surroundings to manage the large gatherings of supporters and AAP workers after the tragic news of death.

The political community was left in a stunned situation with the news of Gogi’s death. AAP Punjab president Aman Arora expressed his grief, saying, “My heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family at such a difficult time. May they gather strength to face this dreary loss. I pray to the Almighty that his noble soul rests in eternal peace.”

Several political leaders and supporters have visited Gogi’s residence in Ludhiana to offer their condolences.

Gurpreet Bassi Gogi was a prominent figure in Punjab politics. Representing the Ludhiana West constituency, he won the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections by securing approximately 40,000 votes. He was well-regarded for his connection with the local community and his efforts in addressing civic issues in his constituency.

Gogi has defeated Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan and Shiromani Akali Dal’s Mahishendra Singh Grewal during the 2022 elections to further strengthen himself as a front-ranking leader of the AAP in Punjab.
Investigation by police is still on concerning the incident’s circumstances. Post-mortem may give further insight into the report. Gogi’s family, supporters, and colleagues are shocked at the death of this active public servant ahead of time.

This incident has again brought to the fore the issues of firearm safety and accidental discharges, raising debates on more stringent gun safety measures.