Katni (MP), Oct 29 (PTI) A local BJP functionary was shot dead allegedly by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Kaimor town of Madhya Pradesh's Katni district, and the accused duo was nabbed following a brief exchange of fire with the police hours later, officials said.

The incident took place on Tuesday around 11 am, triggering tension in the area and prompting the administration to impose prohibitory orders, which were relaxed later as the situation normalised, an official said.

Two personnel of the Kaimor police station, including its in-charge, were suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the incident, he said.

BJP's Backward Class Mandal president, Neelu Rajak, aged around 28 years, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Kaimor when he was going towards his

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