Latehar (Jharkhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): Jaivardhan Singh, a local BJP leader and representative of Chatra MP in Latehar district, has been shot dead by unidentified assailants, police said.

The incident took place at a market under Barwahdih Police Station limits.

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Further investigation is undeway. (ANI)

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