Nepalese labourer killed by co-worker in Shimla

Khem Singh, one of the three workers, called him and informed that the worker Prem is lying dead in the Dera at Kaunti, the contractor said in his police complaint

A Nepalese labourer working in the orchards in Chaila area of Shimla was allegedly killed by his co-worker, who also tried to burn his body to destroy the evidence, police said on Wednesday .

A case has been registered for murder and destroying evidence under sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and further investigation is underway, police said (iStock)

Vikas Sharma, the contractor of public works department, had hired three workers of Nepalese origin for maintenance and other works in his land and the apple orchards in Ghund area of Chaila in Theog sub-division of Shimla district.

Khem Singh, one of the three workers, called him and informed that the worker Prem is lying dead in the Dera at Kaunti, the contractor said in his police complaint.

The other worker Hemraj is absconding following which he informed the police, he said.The contractor alleged that Hemraj killed Prem by stabbing him with some weapon and then set the body on fire with the intention of destroying the evidence and fled from the spot, police said.

The victim’s body and the clothes worn by him are in a half-burnt state, they said.

A case has been registered for murder and destroying evidence under sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and further investigation is underway, police said.