Azamgarh (UP), Dec 27 (PTI) A local businessman was shot dead here on Wednesday, police officials said.
Ajay Kumar Modanwal (61) was on his morning walk when some miscreants shot him dead and fled from the spot, Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya said.
Police recovered a country-made pistol near the spot and started investigations after lodging an FIR at Sidhari police station, he said.
According to police, Modanwal was a local businessman and also took catering contracts.
“We have formed several police teams to investigate the matter. They are scanning footage of CCTV cameras to identify the attacker,” the SP said. PTI COR CDN NB
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