Gurpreet Bassi Death: AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi died on Friday night after he accidentally shot him in Punjab. Gurpreet Bassi Gogi was the MLA of Ludhiana West. Late Friday night, while cleaning his licensed pistol, a sudden fire occurred. The bullet passed through his head.
Family members and security personnel immediately rushed him to Dayanand Medical Hospital (DMC) in Ludhiana, but doctors declared him dead. This incident has shocked the entire Punjab.
Attended many programs throughout the day
Gurpreet Bassi attended many programs throughout the day on Friday. Bassi met Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balveer Singh Seechewal at Budha Dariya. He also participated in many other programs. After returning home, he got his servant to cook food.
At around 12 o'clock in the night, a gunshot was suddenly heard from his room. When his wife Sukhchain Kaur, son and servant reached the room, Gogi was found lying on the ground soaked in blood. There was mourning in the family after the incident.
Police officer ADCP Jaskaran Singh Teja said that Gogi was cleaning his pistol. During this, the pistol misfired. The pistol was of 25 bore and only one bullet was fired from it. Initial investigation did not reveal anything like depression. Gogi had taken his food as per routine. After the postmortem, his body has been handed over to the family. Police's top officer and DC Jitendra Jorwal inspected the spot.
Had defeated Cong leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu
Bassi became MLA by defeating senior Congress leader and former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu. Bassi was associated with Congress for 23 years. During this time Bassi also became a councilor in the Municipal Corporation thrice. After joining AAP, he made many important contributions to the party. Gurpreet Bassi came into the limelight in the 2022 assembly elections when he arrived to file nomination on a 1990 model Priya scooter. This scooter was given to him by his mother. Bassi considered this scooter lucky.
A big loss for the party: CM
Gogi's wife Dr. Sukhchain Kaur and son have rejected the rumors related to depression. They say that Gogi was completely healthy and happy. The incident is just an unfortunate accident. The police and administration are also confirming this. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP leaders have described Gogi's death as a big loss for the party.
Gurpreet Bassi's death has started a round of questions in Punjab politics. His supporters and family members are deeply shocked by this incident. Party's state president Aman Arora and many other leaders reached his house. The police is investigating from every angle to unravel the mystery of his death. This incident has also raised questions on the use of licensed weapons.
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