Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- A 40-year-old man was found murdered with his throat slit in Khuda Lahora on Friday morning.

Police identified the deceased as Jiya-Ul-Haq. His body was found near the road leading from Khuda Lahora Bridge to Nada Bridge.

Jiya-ul's father, Mangru, identified the body. The victim's right hand was resting on his chest, firmly gripping a sharp weapon. Police recovered a lighter near the body. As per police, Jiya-ul was unmarried and reportedly addicted to alcohol and tobacco.

He had worked as a mechanic at the Sector-38 Motor Market about four to five years ago, but had been unemployed in recent years. His body was found barefoot. The field where his body was found belongs to a local resident of Khuda Lahora. Police ...