UP police release CCTV grab of suspects in Hindu leader's murder case

Uttar Pradesh Police has announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for providing information about the suspect killers of Vishwa Hindu Mahasabha president Ranjeet Bachchan. On Sunday, Bachchan was shot dead by bike-borne assailants while he was on a morning walk in Hazratganj area, police said.

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police have released CCTV footage of the suspected killers of Vishwa Hindu Mahasabha president Ranjeet Bachchan, who was shot dead in Lucknow's Hazratganj area.

A reward of Rs 50,000 has also been announced by the police for providing information about the suspect.

On Sunday, Bachchan was shot dead by bike-borne assailants while he was on a morning walk in Hazratganj area, police said.

"Ranjeet was shot dead while he was on his morning walk. Unknown men attacked him," Dinesh Singh, DCP Central Lucknow said.

Bachchan, a native of Gorakhpur, was associated with the Samajwadi Party in the past.

A case has been registered and eight teams have been formed to investigate the matter.