A political aide has been killed in India’s West Bengal state after unidentified gunmen on a motorbike opened fire, police said.
According to authorities, the attackers approached the victim and shot him before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred in a busy area, causing panic among locals.
Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the suspects. A manhunt has also been initiated.
Officials said the motive behind the killing is not yet clear, though political rivalry and local disputes are among the angles being examined.
The incident has heightened concerns over political violence in the region, where targeted attacks on party workers have been reported in the past.