India, Oct. 29 -- Moments after BJP leader Nilesh Rajak was shot dead by two assailants in front of the Kymore Rest House in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district on Monday morning, the father of one of the accused died by suicide, police said.

Superintendent of Police Abhinav Vishwakarma said the victim, Nilesh Rajak, was shot dead by two individuals who have been identified.

"In the Kymore police station area, a tragic incident occurred today in front of the Kymore Rest House, where Nilesh Rajak was shot and killed by two unidentified individuals. The police have promptly registered a case and are actively working to identify and arrest the suspects. The suspects have been identified, and attempts to arrest them are ongoing. They will be de...