Former BJP MLA's son shot dead

Lucknow: A former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Jippi Tiwari`s son Vaibhav was shot dead by criminals in Lucknow`s Hazratganj.

The incident took place around 9:15 pm on Saturday.

After a heated argument, Vaibhav was alleged shot by two known persons - Vikram Singh and Suraj Shukla - outside the main entrance of Kasmanda House apartment.

Vaibhav was immediately taken to the Lohiya Hospital for treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries.A search operation is being conducted by four police teams at different places to the arrest accused.

Further details are awaited.