Meerut: A man was shot dead in broad daylight by unidentified assailants in Meerut.

An eyewitness said that, at the time of the incident, the deceased was busy in purchasing household items.

Motorbike borne masked attackers opened fire from behind and fled away from the spot.

The incident took place at PL Sharma Road on Monday evening.

Another eyewitness said that the victim died on the spot.

Police suspected that it could be a case of personal dispute.

Police said that they have launched a massive hunt to nab the attackers.