Man killed by village strongmen in UP

Press Trust of India  |  Muzaffarnagar 

A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death by three strongmen of his village over old enmity here, police said today.

Pradeep Sharma's body was found stuffed in a bag on the outskirts of Kutba village last night and an attempt was made to set on fire, said.

The police have arrested three people including main accused for the alleged murder and have registered a case against them, he said.

Sharma's body has been sent for post-mortem, Yadav said.

In the wake of the incident, security has been tightened in the village as the accused and victim belong to different castes.

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First Published: Sat, May 19 2018. 15:35 IST