Patna: In a shocking incident, a Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead on Friday by unidentified assailants in Bihar's Aurangabad district, police said. The incident took place in Haspura town's Jalpura area when the victim, Mohan Yadav, was out for a morning walk.

"Two motorcycle borne assailants shot Yadav on his head and stomach from close range. He died on the spot," district police official said.

The police have filed a case and have begun an investigation on the case. The police are also trying to find the murderers of BJP leader.

The reason behind the same is yet to be known.

More details on the same are awaited.