A BJP candidate, Vijay Dhama, allegedly shot dead his own supporter during the Panchayat by-elections on Saturday. The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut. Amit Kumar, who was shot at by Dhama, was rushed to a hospital but died during treatment. Tension erupted in the area soon after Amit's death, and several groups started pelting stones on vehicles. Additional forces were deployed to bring the situation under control. Police investigation is underway.

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