Gurpreet Gogi Bassi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Ludhiana West in Punjab, tragically passed away late Friday night due to a gunshot wound. The 58-year-old leader was rushed to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital after sustaining a head injury, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Circumstances of Death
Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jaskaran Singh Teja confirmed the incident, stating, ?Gurpreet Gogi was brought dead to the hospital. Preliminary reports suggest he accidentally shot himself in the head. A post-mortem examination will confirm the exact cause of death.?
The family members claimed that the incident was an accident, though the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
Gogi's Political Journey
Gogi joined the Aam Aadmi Party in 2022 and quickly rose to prominence after defeating two-time Congress MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu in the Punjab Assembly elections. His victory from the Ludhiana West constituency marked a significant political shift in the region. Gogi was known for his active involvement in addressing local issues and for his vocal stance on civic problems.
His wife, Sukhchain Kaur Gogi, also contested the Municipal Corporation elections but was defeated by Congress candidate Inderjit Singh Indi.
A Busy Day Before the Tragedy
Earlier on the day of his passing, Gogi had a packed schedule. He met Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and MP Sant Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal to discuss the Buddha Nullah cleanliness drive, a project he had passionately advocated for. Frustrated by delays in the pipeline project, Gogi had recently protested by dismantling the foundation stone he himself had laid in 2022.
Speaker Sandhwan had assured Gogi of action to expedite the project. Later, Gogi visited the Prachin Sheetla Mata Mandir, where he promised devotees strict measures to counter a gang responsible for a recent silver theft at the temple.
A Tragic Loss
Gogi?s untimely death has sent shockwaves through the political community and Ludhiana residents. Condolences poured in from party leaders, supporters, and constituents who admired his commitment to public service.
The police investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details are awaited following the post-mortem report.
