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Local BJD leader shot dead by suspected Maoist

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Press Trust of India Rourkela

The bullet-riddled body of Hardeep Singh, a resident of Kansbahal who had been taken away from his house by some people last night, was found near Bilegarh this morning, sub-divisional police officer S Panigrahi said.

"His body was found lying near Bilegarh with gunshot marks," he said.

Besides, a hand written poster was found from the spot which claimed that People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) was responsible for the killing, Panigrahi said.

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First Published: Jul 08 2012 | 6:05 PM IST

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