A local BJP leader in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, named Nilesh Rajak, was shot dead by two masked men on a motorcycle near the Bank of Baroda in Kaimor town. The attack occurred in broad daylight around 11 am, and he was hit in the chest and head, dying at the scene. The incident was captured on CCTV. Following the killing, police launched a manhunt for the suspects. The father of one of the accused reportedly died by suicide after learning of his son’s alleged involvement. The accused were later identified and injured during an encounter while being arrested.