Aam Aadmi Party leader Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, was shot dead by four unidentified assailants in Ferozepur, Punjab, on August 29, 2026, while he was riding his motorcycle.
Police reports indicate the attackers arrived in a car, chased the victim, and opened fire, resulting in his immediate death; authorities are currently investigating potential motives including old disputes or election-related rivalry.
The incident has triggered a political outcry in Punjab, with opposition parties demanding a swift investigation and the immediate arrest of the four suspects involved in the targeted killing.