Allahabad: BSP leader Mohammad Shami was shot dead late Sunday night. The murder took place around 50 kms from Allahabad. The murderers are still at large and cops are trying to figure the behind the murder. Shami was on his way back home, when the murderers opened fire at him, due to which he died on the spot.

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After the murder, people even blocked Allahabad-Faizabad border for some time. On the other hand, people are raising questions at the newly formed Bharatiya Janta Party government for the incident.

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The cops have registered a case against three people after a complaint by Shami’s family.  Shami had been chosen as a block head from Allahabad’s Mau Aima a couple of times. Shami had recently joined BSP after leaving Samajwadi Party, where he served for 20 years. According to the police, even Shami has had a tainted past.

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The police have put 2 teams along with crime branch to probe the case. A few people have also been detained and are being questioned.