21-year-old labourer found dead in Kapurthala village fields

Khushboo initially suspected foul play and alleged that her husband may have been murdered. However, the police said during the investigation it emerged from her statement that Shanbaz was addicted to alcohol. Investigators are examining whether excessive alcohol consumption may have contributed to his death.

Investigating officer ASI Gurmeet Singh of the Kapurthala Sadar police station said the statement of the deceased’s wife had been recorded. He added that the exact cause of death was yet to be ascertained.

The police said the exact cause of death would be known only after the post-mortem report was received, following which further action would be taken.