Traders' organisations here said Tuesday the markets would remain closed until the culprits who looted a jewellery shop and shot at the owner Sunday night were arrested.
Earlier, the traders and political activists took out processions and staged dharnas against the deteriorating law and order situation here.
They announced support to the protest called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, while the ruling Samajwadi Party also supported them.
Unidentified armed robbers shot at city jeweller Gaurav Garg of Deepali Jewellers late Sunday and looted cash, jewellery worth Rs.18 lakh from him.
The trader, who was shot thrice, is struggling for life in a hospital.
"Attempts are being made to nab the robbers. Negotiations with traders and political organisations are continuing to overcome the stalemate," Circle Officer Atul Yadav told IANS.
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