On Saturday night, a local BJP leader BS Tomar was shot dead allegedly by unidentified assailants in Dasna. According to police, a call was received on 100 number at about 9 pm, after which they reached the spot.

"The assailants had come on a two-wheeler and fled after committing the crime, leaving their vehicle behind. Search has begun, they will be nabbed soon," said Neeraj Kumar Jadon, SP, Rural, Ghaziabad.