Former village chief shot dead in Patna’s Paliganj

A former village chief Sanjay Verma was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants in Patna’s Paliganj area while he was on a morning walk on Sunday.

Patna: A former village chief Sanjay Verma was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants in Patna's Paliganj area while he was on a morning walk on Sunday.

The assailants were riding a motorcycle. The incident took place at the Dulhan Bazar police station area of Paliganj block, the police said.

Patna Police has commenced an investigation in the case.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)