Hindu Mahasabha's Ranjeet Bachchan Shot Dead, Investigation Underway

Vishva Hindu Mahasabha state president Ranjeet Bachchan was shot dead in Lucknow by unknown assailants on Sunday. The horrific incident took place when Ranjeet Bachchan was on a morning walk along with his brother near the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) building in Lucknow’s Hazratganj. The attacker had covered himself in a shawl and was on foot. The police released CCTV footage showing a suspect and announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000 for providing information. Watch full bulletin.