Former CPI (M) MLA Dilip Sarkar has been shot dead by four motor cycle borne miscreants near Assansol today.
According to the police, the four miscreants pumped bullets into Sarkar (65) when he out for his morning walk and escaped.
Sarkar had represented the Barabani constituency in Burdwan district.
Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the culprits.
