Chandigarh, Feb. 14 -- A young man's charred body was found near the grain market in Sector 39, Chandigarh, on Thursday.

The identity of the deceased, believed to be between 28 and 30 years old, has not been ascertained yet.

As soon as Chandigarh Police received information about the body, a police team rushed to the scene, along with Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), dog squad, district crime cell and crime branch. Police secured the area and initiated investigation after taking possession of the charred body.

Police recovered slippers and other belongings, which were handed over to the CFSL for forensic analysis.

Cops suspect the victim was murdered before being set on fire. They are looking into missing person complaints ...