Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, Mar 08: A ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activist m Venkateswarulu of Gurupasala village was shot dead by People's War naxalites late last night. The TDP activist, who was critically injured, was rushed to Markapur government hospital, where he died, police said today.

A group of ultras went to the village, searching for important TDP leaders, and gunned down Venkateswarulu. Police said the search was on for the culprits.

Bureau Report