Fazilka, July 8 -- Prominent businessman Sanjay Verma was shot dead by three unidentified assailants in Abohar under Punjab's Fazilka district on Monday, police said.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Ferozepur Range, Harmanbir Singh Gill, said the police are investigating the murder from multiple angles.

"Sanjay, a clothing showroom owner, was shot and died around 10 am today (Monday). We are investigating from multiple angles, have solid leads, and will soon trace the criminals involved... We have found 4 shells of gunshots with two different bores. We are investigating modus operandi...," he added.

DIG Gill also revealed that a social media post has surfaced, in which someone has claimed responsibility for the killing.

"Someone too...