India, Dec. 1 -- The body of an unidentified man, suspected to have been murdered, was found floating in a drain near Kankrola village on Saturday, police said. Officers estimated the victim to be around 30 to 35 years old and said he had sustained a deep neck wound inflicted with a sharp weapon.

"The body was swollen due to water and became visible to passersby. The mouth was covered with a piece of cloth. A police team immediately reached the spot on Saturday evening and took possession of the body. Later, a forensic science lab (FSL) team also inspected the scene to find any signs of a physical struggle," said a senior officer at Kherki Daula police station. The man had two distinguishing tattoos: a sesame seed on his right hand and a...