Meerut, Sept. 27 -- Pramod Kumar Bhadana, an elected Block Development Committee (BDC) member from Bhadauli village in the Kithore police station area, was shot dead while returning from his fields with fodder on today morning.
The incident has created tension in the area, prompting the deployment of police force.
According to initial reports, Pramod was allegedly shot by Robin, son of Tarsapal, along with unidentified associates. During the attack, a buffalo accompanying Pramod was also injured.
Eyewitnesses stated that soon after targeting Pramod, shots were also fired near the residence of Pramod's uncle and at the home and vehicle of the village head's husband, Satish.
The motive behind the incident appears to stem from an ongoing l...