Hathras (UP), Jun 8 (PTI) A 51-year-old priest was found dead on Monday after allegedly being attacked on the head by unidentified assailants on the premises of a Hanuman temple here, police said.
The deceased, identified as Dilip alias Chandu Lala, was found lying dead in the verandah of the Hanuman Tila temple in Sahpau town on Monday morning, they said.
According to the police, Lala, who was unmarried and physically challenged, was a native of Nagla Sukhram village. He had been residing at the temple and performing religious duties for the past seven months.
Preliminary findings suggest that the priest may have been attacked on the head by unidentified assailants, officials said.
“A forensic team inspected the scene and further investigation is underway,” Sadabad Circle Officer J N Asthana said, adding that the body has been sent for post-mortem.
A case is being registered in connection with the incident, he said.
Police are questioning local residents and examining all possible angles to ascertain the motive behind the crime.
Superintendent of Police has constituted multiple teams to crack the case and identify those responsible, officials added. PTI COR ABN SHS SHS
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