Ludhiana, April 24 -- A 32-year-old man was shot dead of Wednesday by an unidentified assailant near his home in Ishar Nagar, said officials.

They said the deceased, Sonu Singh, was a street food vendor and was returning home after a day's work at the time of the incident around 1am.

He had put up a 'golgappa' (water balls) stall at a local fair on Tuesday.

Guddu Singh, the victim's father, said he suspected that the deceased's in-laws were involved in the attack.

Guddu said Sonu married one Nibha Kumari against her family's wishes a year and a half ago and had a child five months ago. He alleged Nibha's family had not accepted the marriage. "We believe Nibha's family could be behind this murder," said Guddu.

"While I was parking the...