Sultanpur (UP), Apr 3 (PTI) A property dealer was shot dead by some unidentified bike-borne assailants in Khainchila Kalan village here, police said on Sunday.

Kedar Nath Tiwari alias Munna (35) was shot on Saturday at about 9 pm when he was standing at a shop, Superintendent of Police, Vipin Mishra said.

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He was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

Police suspect a property issue was behind the killing.

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The victim was sent to jail three years ago for allegedly attacking Nagendra Singh of Rupapur village in Kudwar area and started property dealing after being released from jail.

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