Uttar Pradesh: BJP leader shot dead outside his house in Bareilly

BJP leader Yunus Ahmad Dumpy on Tuesday night was shot dead outside his residence in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly.

As maintained by family members, Yunus was enmeshed in a land dispute with Sirajuddin, Isamuddin and Asif. A case had been lodged against them at the Baradari police station two years ago.

"These three came with one more person and sprayed Dumpy with bullets. Before anyone could realize, the four fled away. They made sure that Dumpy was dead before they left," said a family member.

Senior superintendent of police, Shailesh Kumar Pandey arrived at the crime spot as soon as getting information. All entry and exit points of the district have been cordoned. The police also started raiding the possible hideouts of the culprits.

The body has been sent for autopsy and the SSP stated that the accused would be taken into custody very soon.

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