Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Ludhiana West in Punjab, tragically passed away on January 11, 2025, due to a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred around midnight at his residence in Ghumar Mandi, Ludhiana. He was immediately transported to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), where medical professionals pronounced him dead upon arrival.
According to initial police reports, the fatal injury resulted from an accidental discharge of Gogi’s licensed pistol while he was cleaning it. Joint Commissioner of Police Jaskaran Singh Teja stated that the bullet pierced Gogi’s temple, leading to his untimely demise. Family members corroborated this account, indicating that Gogi had a routine of cleaning his firearm daily.
Gogi, aged 58, is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter. His sudden death has elicited profound grief across the political spectrum. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed his sorrow, describing Gogi as a dedicated public servant who was always eager to address his constituents’ concerns. Mann remarked, “His demise is not only a loss to the AAP but also for the people of Ludhiana.” citeturn0search1Gogi’s political journey was marked by significant milestones. Before joining AAP in 2022, he was an active member of the Indian National Congress for over two decades.
During his tenure with the Congress, he served as the Ludhiana district Congress (urban) president from 2014 to 2019 and held the position of chairman of the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation. In the 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly elections, Gogi secured a victory against two-time MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu, representing the Ludhiana West constituency.
Beyond his legislative duties, Gogi was deeply involved in local initiatives aimed at improving civic amenities. He was particularly committed to the rejuvenation of the Buddha Nullah, a heavily polluted drain in Ludhiana. In August 2024, expressing frustration over delays in the project’s execution, Gogi took the symbolic step of demolishing the foundation stone of the Buddha Nullah Pipeline Project, which he had initially laid in May 2022.
On the day preceding his death, Gogi remained actively engaged in public service. He convened a meeting with Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and environmentalist and Member of Parliament Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal to discuss strategies for cleaning the Buddha Nullah. Additionally, he visited the Prachin Sheetla Mata Mandir in BRS Nagar, where a theft had recently occurred, and assured the temple authorities of prompt action to apprehend the culprits.
Gogi’s passing has prompted condolences from various political leaders. Punjab AAP President Aman Arora expressed his deep sorrow, stating, “My deepest condolences to the grieving family during this difficult time. May they find the strength to endure this painful loss.” citeturn0search2 Former Punjab Chief Minister and BJP leader Amarinder Singh also conveyed his sympathies, noting the tragic and untimely nature of Gogi’s demise
