Sansani: Smriti Irani's close aide shot dead by unidentified assailants in Amethi

In an untoward incident reported from Amethi on Sunday, Surendra Singh a close aide of Smriti Irani and a former head of Baraulia village was shot dead by unidentified men.

Additional Superintendent of Police Daya Ram said Surendra Singh (50), the former head of Baraulia village was shot at around 11.30 pm Saturday.

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.