RJD leader gunned down by Ultras

Chatra, Feb 15 (UNI) Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) supporters gunned down a local RJD leader for his alleged association with the CPI(Maoist) ultras, near Jharkhand maidan in Chatra district.

Police said Pradeep Yadav, who also worked as a bus agent in the city, was shot at around 2030 hours last evening.

The RJD supporters demonstrated at the Chatra chowk here.

Traffic had come to a halt and markets remained closed for about six hours following the agitation, sources said.

The agitation was called off after the district administration intervened into the matter and announced the compensation.

UNI