Quick Info
| Profession | Gangster |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1979 |
| Age | 23 years (died on 05, Sep, 2003) |
| Birthplace | Rasulra Village, Khanna, Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Date of Death | 05/09/2003 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rupinder Singh Aujla |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Jat |
| Other Names | Rupinder Gandhi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Hardev Singh Aujla |
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| Siblings | 2 Brothers (Manminder Singh alias Mindhi (deceased), Gurjab Singh (deceased)), 1 Sister |
Career
| Overview | Rupinder Gandhi was a notorious gangster with a significant presence in student politics at Panjab University, where he served as president of the Panjab University Students Union. He later formed the Gandhi Group of Students Union (GGSU), which gained immense popularity with over 300,000 student affiliations across universities and colleges in Punjab and Chandigarh. Initially viewed as a helpful and humble figure in his village, he eventually became embroiled in violent conflicts that led to multiple criminal cases including murder, assault, and possession of illegal weapons, ultimately culminating in his kidnapping and murder on September 5, 2003. |
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| Key Positions | Sarpanch of Rasulra Village (age 22), President of Panjab University Students Union (PUSU), Founder of Gandhi Group of Students Union (GGSU) |
| Sports | National level football player |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rupinder was named 'Rupinder Gandhi' by his father due to his birth date coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. | |
| 2. He excelled both academically and athletically during his school years, participating in national level football events. | |
| 3. Despite his violent reputation, Rupinder was known for his charitable acts, including facilitating marriages for girls in his village and providing education to less privileged children. | |
| 4. He unexpectedly became the Sarpanch of his village at the young age of 22. | |
| 5. Rupinder's subsequent gang involvement led to a notorious criminal life, with several serious allegations against him before his murder. | |
| 6. Following his death, many in his village continued to honour him by organizing sports events in his name. | |
| 7. Although Rupinder was never seen with weapons in his village, people were so afraid of him that they never dared to stand against him in elections. | |
| 8. His body was found hanged on a tree in Salaudi Village after being abducted from Samrala Road. Post-mortem revealed he was shot twice after his arms and knees were broken. | |
| 9. Two films were made based on his life: Rupinder Gandhi – The Gangster..? and Rupinder Gandhi 2: The Robinhood. |