Arjun Vithoba Ghule (55), the sarpanch of Nandoshi village, was shot dead by some unknown persons at around 11 AM today on Sinhgad road near Dhayri, a police official said.
He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead.
"We still do not know the exact reason behind the murder, but we have registered a complaint in this regard," the official said adding that further investigation was on in the case.