Fazilka, July 9 -- Two accused in the murder of Abohar businessman Sanjay Verma were killed in retaliatory police firing after their associates opened fire during a weapon recovery operation, police said.

The accused, Jaspreet Singh and Ram Ratan had earlier been arrested in connection with the case.

DIG Ferozepur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill further sID that a senior police constable was injured in the encounter, and efforts are underway to arrest the remaining accused.

"...The two accused, Jaspreet Singh, Ram Ratan, in the murder case of Abohar businessman Sanjay Verma, were arrested by police... When police teams reached the spot to recover the weapons used in the incident, other associates of the accused opened fire on the police. Ja...