Tribune News Service

Amritsar, September 29

Mystery shrouds the death of an Army man whose body was found near Fatehpur Rajputa village here on Friday.

According to information, victim Tasbir Singh (29), a resident of Jalal village, was posted in Bathinda. He returned to the city on leave. He went to meet his friends on September 25 but did not return.

Harmandep Singh, a family friend, said the family came to know about his death after the police approached the family. He was identified from his identity card, clothes and other belongings found near the body. The family got to know later that he was on leave since September 5. However, he did not reach home. His brother Jagbir Singh, in his complaint to the police, said Tasbir might have been poisoned.

SSP Parampal Singh said an investigation was under way. A case under Sections 302 and 201 of the IPC was registered. As per the circumstances surrounding the body, it appeared that he was murdered. His body was handed over to the family members after a postmortem examination. “We have got some clues and the case will be cracked soon,” the SSP added. Sources said two persons had been detained in connection with the case. Illicit relations appear to be the reason behind the murder.