Malda (WB): A gram panchayat member was shot dead while trying to resist a dacoit gang at his residence at Kachubari in Malda district last midnight as a mob later blocked the National Highway in protest against the incident.
Police said the 12-member armed gang raided the house of Khirod Chowdhury and took away all valuables at gun-point.
Before escaping they shot at Choudhury from point blank range as the local panchayat member, who also ran a business, tried to resist.
Local people today blocked the NH 34 in protest against the incident seriously affecting vehicular movement.
PTI
First Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 15:23