Purulia (WB), July 23: A local CPI(M) leader was today shot dead by suspected Maoists in Balarampur area of Purulia district, police said.
Madhusudan Mondal had gone to Urma weekly market where he was surrounded by four-five gunmen who shot him from close range, they said.
Though Mondal was rushed to a nearby primary health centre, he was declared brought dead.
No arrest was made, they said, adding efforts are on to nab the accused who fled from the scene soon after the incident.
–Agencies