Estate agent shot dead in MP, old enmity suspected

A real estate agent was shot dead allegedly by four bike-borne assailants apparently over an old enmity here on Wednesday, police said.

The deceased, Pankaj Sikarwar (35), was going home when the assailants fired at him in Hajira area of the city, City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ravi Bhadauria said.

He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, he said.

The deceased's brother Shailendra Sikarwar is a BJP leader.

"Initial investigation revealed that the incident is a fallout of old enmity," Bhadauria said.

Meanwhile, the victim's another brother Santosh Sikarwar said the family members have told the police about the persons allegedly involved in the murder.

He said there was a threat to all the family members.

Bhadauria said the accused are being identified with the help of CCTV footage.

Further investigation is underway.