Delhi BJP leader shot dead

New Delhi, Apr 21: A local BJP leader was shot dead in east Delhi, the police said. He was 42 and has been identified as Jitu Choudhary.

A police constable found the BJP leader's body in a pool of blood near his house in Mayur Vihar Phase 3.

He police statement said that he had gunshot injuries. He was immediately rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. The police said that a few cartridges were recovered from the crime scene.

The police are checking the CCTV footage in a bid to nab the culprits. Further investigation is on.