Two arrested for killing ex-BJP MLA's son in Lucknow

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LUCKNOW: Two history-sheeters were on Tuesday arrested in connection with the killing of the son of a former BJP MLA in Uttar Pradesh.

#Visuals from Lucknow: Two history-sheeters who were arrested earlier today in connection with murder of Vaibhav Tiwari, son of former BJP MLA, sent to 3 days police remand. Vaibhav Tiwari was shot dead on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/koDA3gnHOm

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The incident took place on Saturday night at Hazratganj area in the state's capital. The victim identified as Vaibhav Tiwari was reportedly shot dead by criminals.

His father Jippi Tiwari, is an ex-legislator who had represented the Domariaganj assembly constituency of Siddhartnagar district in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

It was not immediately clear what led to the attack, or the identity of the assailants. A police investigation is currently on.