Former village head and close aide of Smriti Irani shot dead in Amethi

A former village head in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, considered close to newly-elected MP Smriti Irani, was allegedly shot dead by two unidentified men, police said Sunday.

Additional Superintendent of Police Daya Ram said Surendra Singh (50), the former head of Baraulia village was shot at late last night. The village falls under Jamo police station in the district.

He was referred to Lucknow in a serious condition and he succumbed to his injuries during treatment, the police officer said, adding two people have been detained in connection with the incident and further investigation was underway.