CPI leader Chandu Naik shot dead

Senior CPI leader Chandu Naik (43) was fatally shot by unknown persons while he was taking his regular morning walk at Shalivahana Nagar Park in Malakpet on Tuesday morning.Chandu, originally from Narsaipalli in the Balmoor mandal of Nagarkurnool district, had been residing in the Malakpet area and was visiting the park as part of his routine when the tragedy occurred.Upon learning of the incident, South East Deputy Commissioner of Police Chaitanya Kumar promptly arrived at the scene to investigate. Following the inspection, he informed the media that the shooting happened around 7:30 AM and the deceased was identified as Chandu.At the time of the attack, Chandu was reportedly walking on the track with his wife and daughter when a group of four unidentified men arrived in a white Swift Dzire car. They confronted the CPI leader and initially threw chili powder at him.

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As Chandu Naik tried to escape the area, they opened fire at him, discharging six shots from close range. He sustained serious gunshot injuries, fell to the ground, and died instantly, according to the police. The police suspect that Chandu’s murder is connected to disputes over land. "It has come to our attention that he was implicated in a murder case registered within the jurisdiction of the LB Nagar police station. We are c