Deputy Panchayat Head found murdered at Kangra village

A Deputy Panchayat Head was allegedly found murdered in Chadiyar area of Kangra district, the police officials at the district headquarters confirmed here today.

As per the details available, Ravi Rana (40), son of late Bhim Singh, Deputy Head of the Chek Panchayat in the Chadiyar area of Kangra district, was found dead last night. His body was discovered lying on the roadside, a short distance from his home, around midnight.

The police said that the deceased had deep head injuries, prima facie indicating murder.

Preliminary findings suggest that Ravi Rana had consumed alcohol at one of his friends house in Chadiyar and was returning home when the incident occurred. Later in the night, a villager passing by in car noticed a man lying unconscious on the roadside. He recognised that Ravi Rana was lying on there. When he called Ravi Rana’s mobile number, the phone rang near the body, confirming his identification.

The villager informed the Panchayat Head and others, following which the local SHO of Baijnath police station Yadesh Thakur reached the spot and took possession of the body.

The police has registered a case of murder against unknown persons and the body was sent to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital at Tanda for post-mortem examination.

Senior police officials along with a team of forensic experts visited the spot from where the body was recovered by the police for investigation. The policemen also questioned several villagers in connection with this incident.

Ravi Rana was unmarried and lived with his elder brother, as both their parents had passed away. Suspecting murder, his elder brother has demanded from the police to investigate and arrest the culprits.

The police has registered a case of murder against unknown persons and further investigation was in progress.