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Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Indian Express
Renowned Abohar businessman Sanjay Verma shot dead outside his store, businesses shut down in protest
Reputed businessman Sanjay Verma, co-founder of men's tailoring showroom New Wear Well, was shot dead by three masked assailants near Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chowk in Abohar under Punjab's Fazilka district on Monday morning. The incident occurred at around 10 am when Verma, in his early 50s, arrived at his store in his car. CCTV footage reveals that as he stepped out of the vehicle, three armed men on a motorcycle – who were waiting nearby – opened fire on him at point-blank range before fleeing the scene. In their haste to escape, their motorcycle reportedly slipped, forcing them to snatch another bike from a passerby to continue their escape. Verma was rushed to the Civil Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead. His death sparked panic among local residents and traders, leading to the immediate shutdown of markets across Abohar in protest and grief. Traders and local associations have demanded immediate action and a crackdown on organised crime to restore confidence among professionals and entrepreneurs in the region. The slain businessman, known for his impeccable fashion sense, was the creative mind behind New Wear Well, a brand popular not only in North India but among international clients as well. Sanjay Verma's elder brother and founder of the New Wear Well brand, Jagat Verma, was in Chandigarh undergoing treatment for health issues at the time of the incident. He is reported to have rushed back to Abohar upon receiving the news of Sanjay Verma's death. The Fazilka police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information that may help identify the assailants. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered with murder charges against unknown persons, and further investigations are underway. Senior police officials, Gurpreet Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka, reached the spot to investigate. Police teams are scanning CCTV footage from surrounding areas and have launched a massive hunt to nab the culprits, said police sources. Meanwhile, one Aarzoo Bishnoi has claimed responsibility for the murder through a social media post written in Hindi. The post, when translated, reads, 'We, Goldy Dhillon, Aarzoo Bishnoi, and Shubham Lonker from Maharashtra, take responsibility for the murder that happened at New Wear Well, Abohar. We had called him regarding a matter, but he refused to recognise us, so we shot him dead to make it clear who we are. He used to support our enemies – whoever goes against us will be crushed to dust. Whatever we do, we take full responsibility for it – whether it's a 302 (murder) or a 307 (attempt to murder). Keep watching – we will make fake gangsters bite their fingers in fear.' However, the police were yet to comment on this post. Following the shooting, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar – a native of Abohar – strongly criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. 'The daylight murder in Abohar is yet another eerie reminder that Punjab's law and order has totally collapsed. The deafening silence of the AAP government after each such killing only emboldens the gangsters. CM Bhagwant Mann must tell Punjabis who is responsible for this blot on Punjab's name,' Jakhar said. Echoing similar concerns, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal termed the murder 'a reflection of the prevailing jungle raj' in the state. 'Law and order in Punjab has plummeted to its lowest point. Businessmen, doctors, artists, and athletes are facing grave threats from extortionists. I strongly condemn this brutal killing and offer my heartfelt condolences to the Verma family. The perpetrators must be arrested and brought to justice immediately,' Badal added. Amandeep Singh Goldy Musafir, AAP MLA from Balluana constituency, also visited the bereaved family to express his condolences.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Punjab businessman Sanjay Verma shot dead outside showroom; assailants flee on bike; investigation under way
BATHINDA: A well-known businessman of Abohar town in district Fazilka, Sanjay Verma was killed outside his showroom Monday morning. Sanjay Verma along with his elder brother Jagat Verma owns 'New Wear Well', a tailoring showroom known across Punjab for stitching of Kurta Pyajamas. Sanjay Verma just had reached the showroom in the main bazaar of Abohar when three persons fired at him and fled on a nearby parked bike. He was rushed to civil hospital where doctors declared him dead. The motive of the crime could not be known but as per the family members, he had no enmity with anyone. Police officials reached the spot and investigations are being made to know motive behind the killing. Angry Abohar shopkeepers downed shutters after the killing. Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar, who belongs to Abohar and Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal raised question marks over the prevailing law and order situation in Punjab. Only three days ago, two persons had fired at Punjabi Actress Tania' stepfather Dr Aniljit Kamboj by posing as patients at his clinic in Kot Ise Khan town of district Moga.
