Policeman shot dead

Azamgarh, July 24 (UNI) A policeman has allegedly been shot dead by some unidentified assailants here under Sidhari police station area.

Police said today Vakil Ram Gupta, employed in LIU department, was attacked, when he was returning after work late last night.

Later, the assailants decamped with his vehicle.

Investigations were on and a manhunt was launched to arrest the criminals.

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