Body of murdered migrant worker found at site of under-construction building in Kannur

The victim has been identified as a native of Murshidabad.

September 10, 2021 10:53 pm | Updated 11:00 pm IST - KANNUR

The body of a missing migrant worker, was found in Kannur at the site of an under-construction building, the police said.

The police have identified the victim as Ashikul Islam, a native of Murshidabad.

According to the police, Ashikul's friend Pareshnath Mandal, a native of West Bengal had committed the murder and buried the body at the site. Irikkur police found the body two months later during the commencement of construction work.

Mandal has since been arrested by the police.

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