Amethi (UP), February 9 The mutilated body of a man was found in the Sheetla Ganj market in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, according to police.
The deceased has been identified as Umesh Verma (30), a resident of the Pure Nohari hamlet in the Punpur village.
Upon receiving information, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Amethi) Manoj Kumar Mishra reached the scene and gathered details from police personnel and local residents. A forensic team also inspected the scene and collected samples for examination.
Station House Officer of Sangrampur, Sanjay Singh, said that the body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
The forensic team has conducted an on-site investigation, he added, noting that the exact cause of death will only be determined after the post-mortem report is received.
According to locals, the man was an alcoholic.
The police stated that there are injuries on the man's face and body, which also suggests an attack by wild animals.
