Tribal BJP worker shot dead in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

A BJP worker and tribal leader in Chhattisgarh was shot dead ahead of the state’s assembly elections. The incident occurred in a remote village and there are suspicions of Maoist involvement. Locals suggest that a local troublemaker who had clashed with the BJP worker could be involved. The police are investigating the incident and considering the involvement of Maoists. The BJP leader’s death has sparked protests and demands for the arrest of the suspect. This incident follows a series of targeted killings of BJP workers in the region.