A shopkeeper was shot dead in broad daylight in Makhu town of Ferozepur district on Monday at 12.30 pm.The deceased has been identified as Gurcharan Singh Gaba, owner of Gaba General Store, located in the main market of Makhu.As per initial information, two unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle arrived at the market and opened fire on Gurcharan. The assailants allegedly fired multiple rounds before fleeing from the spot.The sudden gun attack created panic among the shopkeepers and other customers present in the busy market area. Residents immediately rushed Gurcharan to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts to save him, doctors declared him dead shortly after his arrival.Following the incident, senior police officials reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Police teams have begun examining CCTV footage from the area and are collecting evidence to ascertain the motive behind the murder.Condemning the incident, DCC President and Former Zira MLA Kulbir Singh alleged that criminal elements have started taking the law into their own hands without any fear during the present regime.Talking to the media, he said such incidents of violence were increasingly taking place, creating a sense of insecurity among the public. He urged the authorities to ensure the immediate arrest of the accused and take strict action against those responsible for the crime.Police officials said that further investigations are in progress and more details are expected to emerge as the probe advances.