Burdwan:
Former CPI (M) MLA Dilip Sarkar has been shot dead by four motor cycle borne miscreants near Asansol today.
According to the police, the four miscreants pumped bullets into Mr Sarkar (65) when he out for his morning walk. All four attackers then escaped.
Mr Sarkar represented the Barabani constituency in Burdwan district.
Police have launched an investigation and are on the lookout for the attackers.