Ferozepur, July 9 -- Two suspects, believed to be involved in the broad daylight murder of an Abohar businessman, were killed in an encounter just hours after their arrest on Tuesday, when their accomplices opened fire at a police team that was taking the duo for weapon recovery, police said.

Textile firm owner Sanjay Verma (54) was gunned down by three assailants outside his showroom on Monday, triggering a sharp reaction from the Opposition that targeted the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government over "deteriorating law-and-order situation" in the state. The murder is being linked to the extortion threat Verma received days ago.

Giving details of the encounter, Ferozepur Range deputy inspector general Harmanbir Singh Gill and Fazilka SSP Gu...