Two farmers shot dead in Rajasthan

Jaipur: Two farmers were shot dead allegedly by unidentified men in Karauli district of Rajasthan.

Naresh and Sumer, both relatives in the age group of 35-40 years, were returning home on a motorcycle last night when unidentified persons shot them dead, Circle Officer Hindaun Shiv Bhagwan said.

The bodies have been sent for post mortem, he said.

“The deceased were farmers and their family members have demanded immediate arrest of the accused,” Bhagwan said, adding, the reason behind the murder was yet to be ascertained.