Caught on camera: UP BJP leader shot dead outside home, was out on walk

A BJP Kisan Morcha leader was shot dead by three bike-borne men outside his residence in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad on Thursday evening.

The incident that occurred in Majhola area of the city was captured on camera.

The BJP leader, Anuj Chaudhary, was out for a walk to the park with his brother when three men on a bike suddenly attacked them. The accused fired multiple gunshots at Chaudhary, who died before reaching the Brightstar Hospital where he was rushed for treatment, police said.

After receiving information about the incident, the police arrived at the spot, conducted an investigation, and registered a case against four suspects based on the statements of the family.

MURDER DUE TO POLITICAL RIVALRY, SAYS FAMILY

Anuj Chaudhary's family alleged that the murder took place due to political rivalry and blamed rivals for the killing.

The victim had contested the block chief election from Sambhal's Asamoli in 2021 but he lost the election by just 10 votes. Anuj was preparing for a no-confidence motion against the present block chief (Asmoli) Santosh Devi and hence, there have been ongoing disputes.

Meanwhile, another, Mohit Chaudhary, who is currently in jail, and his brother Amit Chaudhary, also had a history of conflicts with Anuj Chaudhary.

Police have registered a case against four people, including Santosh Devi's husband Prabhakar, her son, Aniket Chaudhary and others.