Abohar, Punjab: In a shocking incident, Sanjay Verma, a businessman, was shot and killed on Monday by three unidentified assailants on motorcycles.
The tragic event took place at Bhagat Singh Chowk, a bustling commercial area, when Verma, co-owner of the 'New Wear Well Gents Tailor' showroom, was attacked in broad daylight.
The shooting occurred just after Verma exited his car near his showroom, and he was fired upon several times.
As the attackers attempted to flee the scene, their motorcycle skidded, compelling them to escape on foot briefly before commandeering another bike from a passerby.
Verma was quickly transported to the local civil hospital, where medical professionals declared him dead upon arrival.
The audacious nature of the murder has sent shockwaves through the town, leading to heightened police deployment in the vicinity.
Abohar MLA Amandeep Singh Goldy visited the hospital shortly after the incident to console the bereaved family.
Currently, the victim's body awaits post-mortem examination in the hospital morgue, where numerous relatives, friends, and townspeople have gathered.
Fazilka's Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurmeet Singh, has launched an investigation into the incident.
The police have sealed all entry and exit points in the town and issued a high alert across the region.
In response to the killing, several trade associations have called for a complete shutdown of markets on Monday in protest.
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