Labourer dies of ‘drug overdose’

Muktsar, November 20

A labourer identified as Bhupinder Singh from Badhai village died under mysterious circumstances here on Monday night.

The exact cause of death is not known, but there were rumours about consumption of poisonous substance or drugs. However, the deceased’s family has ruled out this possibility. He was admitted to a private hospital on the Jalalabad road on Monday night, where doctor said foam was oozing from his mouth and he might have consumed some poisonous substance.

Meanwhile, the police have started inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC.

The deceased’s family said the youth had gone to work in the fields of a landlord in the village, where his health deteriorated. Meanwhile, villagers said an injection was found from the spot. — TNS