BJP leader Jeetu Choudhary was shot dead outside his house in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar area on Wednesday night (April 20). The BJP leader was allegedly shot at by unknown miscreants at around 8:15 pm. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

According to the police, at around 8:15 pm on Wednesday, the officials on patrol duty noticed a gathering near pocket C-1, Mayur Vihar-III, Delhi. In the crowd, a person was found lying in a pool of blood. The victim was later identified as Jitender aka Jeetu Choudhary, reported India Today.

The victim reportedly had gunshot injuries. He was shifted to the hospital in a private vehicle. However, he was declared brought dead.

Following the incident, the police investigated the crime scene. A few empty cartridges and other crucial evidence have allegedly been recovered from the spot.

The police is on the lookout for eye witnesses and CCTV footage is being recovered.

Further investigation is underway.

Also Read: ‘I am Sorry’, Says Akshay Kumar As He Steps Down as Tobacco brand Ambassador