Unidentified gunmen opened fire at the trader, identified as Laila Ram, on Qasab Khana road.

The incident reportedly took place at a liquor store owned by Laila Ram.

Laila Ram was a well known trader in the city. His young nephew was also wounded in the incident.

Police said that the incident seemed to be a targeted killing but have not identified the perpetrators or the motive behind the crime so far.