<p>Abohar, Punjab: A businessman was shot dead on Monday by three unknown bikers, police said. </p><p>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.</p><p>Verma had just stepped out of his car near his showroom when he was shot at several times. </p><p>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. </p><p>Verma was rushed to the local civil hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. </p><p>The brazen murder has sent shockwaves across the town, prompting a massive police deployment in the area. </p>.Prominent businessman Gopal Khemka shot dead in Patna; Nitish chairs meeting to review law and order.<p>Abohar MLA Amandeep Singh Goldy reached the hospital shortly after the incident to meet the grieving family and offer his condolences.</p><p>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.</p><p>Fazilka Senior Superintendent of Police Gurmeet Singh has initiated an investigation into the murder.</p><p>All entry and exit points of the town have been sealed, and a high alert has been sounded in the region. </p><p>Several trade associations have called for a complete shutdown of markets on Monday in protest against the killing.</p>
<p>Abohar, Punjab: A businessman was shot dead on Monday by three unknown bikers, police said. </p><p>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.</p><p>Verma had just stepped out of his car near his showroom when he was shot at several times. </p><p>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. </p><p>Verma was rushed to the local civil hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. </p><p>The brazen murder has sent shockwaves across the town, prompting a massive police deployment in the area. </p>.Prominent businessman Gopal Khemka shot dead in Patna; Nitish chairs meeting to review law and order.<p>Abohar MLA Amandeep Singh Goldy reached the hospital shortly after the incident to meet the grieving family and offer his condolences.</p><p>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.</p><p>Fazilka Senior Superintendent of Police Gurmeet Singh has initiated an investigation into the murder.</p><p>All entry and exit points of the town have been sealed, and a high alert has been sounded in the region. </p><p>Several trade associations have called for a complete shutdown of markets on Monday in protest against the killing.</p>