Azamgarh, Sept. 8 -- A 22-year-old youth was brutally murdered by unidentified assailants in Jahanaganj area of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, late last night, police said.
Superintendent of Police (City) Madhuban Kumar Singh said the victim, identified as Jaihind Kumar of Dhanarbandh village, was killed after his throat was slit by unknown attackers.
"Jaihind had recently returned from Delhi, where he was working," Singh said.
Police said Jaihind had stepped out for an evening walk when he was attacked. A forensic team has collected evidence from the spot.
The victim's family has lodged a written complaint, alleging the involvement of some persons with whom he had an old rivalry.
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