Businessman Sanjay Verma shot dead in Punjab's Abohar in broad daylight

A businessman was shot dead in Punjab's Abohar on Monday by three unknown bikers, police said.

Sanjay Verma, a co-owner of the ' New Wear Well Gents Tailor' showroom, was gunned down in broad daylight near Bhagat Singh Chowk, a bustling commercial area.

Verma had just stepped out of his car near his showroom when he was shot at several times.

As the three assailants tried to drive away, their motorcycle skidded. They ran for some distance before they snatched another bike from a commuter and escaped.

Verma was rushed to the local civil hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

The brazen murder has sent shockwaves across the town, prompting a massive police deployment in the area.

Abohar MLA Amandeep Singh Goldy reached the hospital shortly after the incident to meet the grieving family and offer his condolences.

The victim's body has been sent for post-mortem and remains in the hospital mortuary, where a large crowd of relatives, friends, and locals has gathered.

Fazilka Senior Superintendent of Police Gurmeet Singh has initiated an investigation into the murder.

All entry and exit points of the town have been sealed, and a high alert has been sounded in the region.

Several trade associations have called for a complete shutdown of markets on Monday in protest against the killing.