A 32-year-old man was found murdered under mysterious circumstances in agricultural fields near Lakhuwal village here on Thursday, prompting the police to launch an investigation into the incident.
The deceased was identified as Sukhwinder Singh, alias Sarwan, of Shehzada village falling under the Ramdass police station here.
According to a complaint lodged by Virsa Singh of Saidpur Khurd village, a relative of the deceased, Sukhwinder had left his home on Wednesday evening to buy some goods from Ajnala area. However, when he failed to return home by the following morning, family members launched a search for him.
During the search, his relatives reached the Ajnala-Jagdev Kalan road area, where they learned that the body of an unidentified person had been found in the fields of Mukhtiar Singh of Lakhuwal village. Upon reaching the spot, the family identified the deceased as Sukhwinder Singh.
The complainant stated that the victim had suffered multiple serious injuries on his neck, jaw and face. The nature of the wounds suggested that a sharp-edged weapon may have been used in the attack. His motorcycle (PB17-B-9651) was also found lying a short distance from the body.
Family members alleged that unknown persons assaulted Sukhwinder Singh during the night and murdered him before abandoning his body in the fields. They have demanded strict action against those responsible.
The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Officials said efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the accused, while the exact motive behind the killing is yet to be ascertained.
