Unidentified miscreants today shot dead newly elected head of Jandahan block panchayat samiti in Bihar's Vaishali district triggering violent protest by locals.
Local people and supporters of panchayat Pramukh Manish Sahni resorted to arson at Jandahan bazar, block office and police stations besides resorting to firing in the open.
The deceased was elected as "Pramukh" (head) of Jandahan block panchayat samiti recently, Vaishali District Magistrate Rajiv Roshan confirmed the death.
Sahni was also secretary of Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) of Vaishali district.
The incident occurred while Sahni was coming out of his chamber at Jandahan block office when some unidentified bike borne assailants opened indiscriminate firing on him.
The critically injured Sahni was rushed to a nearby primary health centre at Jandahan where doctors referred him to Hajipur, where he died during course of treatment at a private nursing home.
The DM Rajiv Roshan said that police resorted to firing in the open to disperse the agitating mob.
Considering the situation prevailing in Jandaha, the DM said section 144 has been clamped with immediate effect in the area.
Heavy force along with police personnel from adjoining police stations have been deployed in the area.
The DM said situation is tense but under control.
Though, three persons were injured in the exchange of firing but, the officials have not confirmed so far about any person getting injured in the arson and violence.
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