Pratapgarh: A 34-year-old man was on Sunday shot dead by unidentified assailants purportedly over a land dispute in Lalganj area here, police said.
Jaleel Ahmad was seriously injured when the accused opened fire on him while he was travelling on his motorcycle from Kewalpur village, they said.
Ahmad, who was rushed to a local hospital, was declared dead on arrival, they said, adding that a search has been launched to nab the accused.
PTI
First Published: Sunday, May 27, 2012, 12:37