Village sarpanch shot dead

A village sarpanch was shot dead by unknown persons here today, police said

Arjun Vithoba Ghule (55), the sarpanch of Nandoshi village, was shot dead by some unknown persons at around 11 AM today on Sinhgad road near Dhayri, a police official said.

He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead.

"We still do not know the exact reason behind the murder, but we have registered a complaint in this regard," the official said adding that further investigation was on in the case.