Simdega (Jharkhand), Oct 7 (PTI) A BJP leader was shot dead by an unidentified assailant at Lacharagarh of Simdega district, police said today. Also Read - Sanjay Manjrekar Calls Ambati Rayudu And Piyush Chawla Low Profile Players, Netizens Troll Commentator | POSTS

Manoj Nageshia was attacked when he was dining with his friend in his house last night. While the victim was being taken to a nearby hospital, he succumbed. Also Read - Schools Reopening From Tomorrow: What is Partial Resumption? Is There Any Compulsion to Attend Classes? FAQs Answered

In the last Assembly poll, Nageshia, who was the treasurer of Jharkhand BJP committee (ST/SC cell), had contested unsuccessfully. Also Read - WOR vs GLA Dream11 Team Prediction English T20 Blast 2020: Captain, Fantasy Playing Tips, Probable XIs For Today's Worcestershire vs Glamorgan T20 Match at New Road, Worcester 5:30 PM IST Sunday, September 20

Earlier he was a Maoist, but had returned to the mainstream after he was released from jail.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das expressed shock and directed the director general of police to initiate prompt action to apprehend the culprit.

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