Delhi industrialist shot dead in Ghaziabad

Two motorcycle-borne assailants shot dead a Delhi-based industrialist in Rajendra Nagar area of Sahibabad on Monday evening, a police official said.

Anil Kheda, 60, was shot just before he was to enter his car, deputy superintendent of police (CO Border) Rakesh Mishra said. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.

Mishra said Kheda was visiting Rajendra Nagar industrial area for a meeting in connection with his chemical business.

An investigation is underway, the official said.