Migrant labourer found murdered in Panipat

The incident came to light when his landlord went to his room and spotted his body

A 40-year-old migrant labourer was allegedly murdered as he was found with his throat slit at Khel Bazar in Panipat.

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The deceased has been identified as Dudhnath, a native of Uttar Pradesh. He worked in a factory in Panipat and was living in a rented accommodation at Khel Bazar.

As per the police, the incident came to light when the landlord went to his room and spotted his body.

He informed the police and a police team with forensic science laboratory (FSL) experts reached the spot.

According to Sandeep Kumar, incharge of Kila police station, Panipat, said that a case has been registered against the unknown person under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code.

The body has been sent for postmortem and investigation was going on.