Gunmen kill businessman in Abohar; DIG assures swift action
Ferozepur, July 7, 2025: DIG Ferozepur Range, Harmanbir Singh Gill, has assured strict action and early arrests in the murder case of Sanjay Verma, a well-known businessman from Abohar, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside his showroom in Abohar’s main market. He was shot dead on Monday morning when three armed men fired at him and fled on a motorcycle. He was declared dead at the civil hospital.
Addressing the media, DIG Gill said that police have gathered solid leads and multiple crucial pieces of evidence in the case, and the investigation is progressing swiftly. He confirmed that no accused will be spared and results of the investigation will be visible soon.
He further stated that some persons have already been identified from CCTV footage, and police teams are tracking them. “No gangster or criminal involved in this case will be allowed to escape. Punjab Police, under the guidance of the DGP and the Chief Minister, is committed to acting tough against such anti-social elements,” Gill added.
DIG Gill also mentioned that a Facebook page has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the police are verifying whether it is a genuine claim or a tactic to mislead the investigation. He affirmed that the main culprits will be arrested soon and strict action will be taken to set an example.
Gill disclosed that four rounds were fired during the attack and two different weapons were used. Three suspects were spotted in CCTV footage. However, specific details of the leads cannot be revealed at this stage due to ongoing investigations.
The incident has sparked outrage among the business community, with shopkeepers shutting down markets in protest and demanding justice.
Added here, this incident comes just days after another high-profile shooting in Moga district, where Punjabi actress Tania’s stepfather, Dr. Aniljit Kamboj, was attacked by assailants posing as patients.