Shimla, June 13 -- A woman associated with a private school in Shimla was shot dead on Saturday in a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across the city. The deceased has been identified as Meenakshi Mittal, who was linked with the management of a private school located near the Himachal Housing Board Colony in Sanjauli.

According to police, the incident came to light after information was received that unidentified persons had allegedly shot Mittal dead. Police teams rushed to the spot immediately and initiated an investigation.

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shimla Abhishek said, "A short while ago, police received information that Mrs Meenakshi Mittal, associated with Saraswati Paradise School, had been shot dead by...