‘Why no security for bizmen': Brother breaks down at Abohar trader's funeral
, operator of New Wear Well showroom in Abohar, Fazilka district.
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Verma was shot dead in broad daylight outside his showroom on Monday.
Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, Congress state chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar, former MLA Devender Singh Ghubaya, SAD leader Vardev Singh Noni Mann, AAP constituency in-charge Arun Narang, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) functionary Vardev Singh Noni Mann, and several others, including Suresh Satija, and Harvinder Singh Harry, were present at the funeral.
Verma's brother Jagat Verma broke down during the ceremony and questioned the Narendra Modi-led Centre over the alleged inaction against gangsters. "Despite paying heavy taxes, there is no security for businessmen in this country," he said, urging all political leaders to help secure justice for his slain brother.
Following the funeral, BJP workers led by Sunil Jakhar staged a protest at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chowk, burning an effigy symbolising the collapse of law and order.
Addressing the crowd, Jakhar said, "This is not just Sanjay's funeral pyre — it's Punjab's law and order that is burning today." He slammed the AAP-led govt for failing to deliver on its promises of curbing crime and eradicating drugs.
AAP govt has surrendered to gangsters: Warring
Warring condemned the daylight killing of Sanjay Verma and held the AAP govt responsible for the spiralling law and order situation. Speaking after attending the funeral, Warring extended condolences to the bereaved family and said the business community across Punjab was living in fear.
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"The AAP govt has completely surrendered to gangsters. The series of murders in recent days is a grim reminder of the prevailing anarchy," he said.
Justice will prevail, says minister
Cabinet minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, who visited the family on Tuesday, assured them of strict action against those involved in Verma's killing. "No one will be spared. The state govt stands firmly with the family and will ensure the culprits receive the harshest punishment," Khudian said, adding that the case will be made an example to deter such crimes in future.
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