India, June 12 -- Police have detained at least two people for allegedly beating an army constable to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, officials said on Thursday.

"The incident took place on Wednesday night when the constable, Vikram Singh, went to attend his cousin's wedding. The two accused first kidnapped and took the victim to a desolate spot before killing him," Surajgarh station house officer Hemraj Meena said.

The officer further said, "We can't reveal the identity of two people who have been detained. They are from the same village and are known to the victim. However, the motive is not clear yet. We are questioning them."

According to the police, Singh was posted in Punjab's Abohar as a constable in the 18th Rashtriya Rifles, a...