'Hindu Mahasabha' Leader Shot Dead in Lucknow

Lucknow, February 2, 2020:

Ranjit Bachchan, the leader of the Vishva Hindu Mahasabha's chapter in Uttar Pradesh, was shot dead earlier today while taking a stroll in Hazratganj area of Lucknow, the heart of the capital city.

According to media reports, bike-borne attacked opened fire on him and his brother. While Bachchan's brother has been shifted to a hospital after suffering gunshot wounds, the Hindu Magasabha leader was shot several times in the head and died on the spot.

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"The body has been identified as of Ranjit Bachchan, who had gone out on morning walk when some unknown assailant shot him. A police team has been formed and further investigation is being carried out", said Dinesh Singh, the DCP of Lucknow.

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It may be mentioned here that Bachchan, who was a Samajwadi Party member before joining the Hindu Mahasabha, was often spotted with former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav.

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