Property dealer shot dead over old enmity

A 40-year-old property dealer was shot dead allegedly over an old enmity in Meerut.

The incident occurred yesterday in Modipuram when Subodh Sharma was returning to Khagoliy from Meerut, police said today.

Police are searching for five persons, including a local Congress leader, in connection with the case.

"All five are absconding," said a police officer.