BHUBANESWAR:A ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) functionary in Odisha Bolangir has been shot dead by two unidentified assailants here on Tuesday.
Loknath Biswal, 65, was a popular leader of the area and at time of crime he was with his wife Binita, a member of Belpada Panchayat Samiti, outside their home in Banmal village.
According to the police, accused came on a bike and opened fire at Biswal. Locals rushed him to government community center but he succumbed to his injuries.
Police said that they are investigating the case at different angles but no accused has been identified as of yet.