Local SP leader shot dead in UP's Mau

A local Samajwadi Party leader was shot dead in Ranipur police station area here, police said today.

Ram Kunwar Yadav (50), ex-president of the vidhan sabha unit of SP, was riding a motorcycle back home after attending a feast late last night when he was attacked, they said, adding his body was found from behind Baba Bhrigudas PG college this morning by the villagers.

The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.

Superintendent of Police Shiv Hari Meena said efforts are on to nab the culprits.