Jharsuguda(Odisha): A man was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne assailants in front of his office in Odisha's Jharsuguda district.
The deceased, identified as Amit Dal, was playing cards with his friends in front of his office situated near the Brajrajnagar bus stand when three rounds from a country-made pistol were fired at him at around 8:10 pm on Monday.
His friends and bystanders at the spot tried to nab the criminals but they escaped leaving the bike and pistol behind which was later taken into possession by the police.
Dal sustained two bullet injuries on his chest and stomach. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and from there referred to Bhubaneswar. But he died en route.
The police have registered a case and started an investigation in the matter.
