Young farmer, 25, stabbed to death in field at Ardhapur in Nanded district

A 25-year-old farmer was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon in the Ardhapur area of Nanded district. The incident, in a field at Ardhapur on the Nanded-Hingoli highway, came to light on October 11. A case of murder has been registered at Ardhapur police station.

The deceased has been identified as Anil Gautam Kirtane (25). He was originally from Asola in Vasmat taluka and was currently living in the Kavtha Road area of Vasmat. The incident has caused alarm in Ardhapur and across Nanded district.

According to the information available, the accused attacked Anil with a sharp weapon on October 11, before 10.38 am, over a reason that is not known. The accused struck him on the head, neck and chest. Anil died of the serious injuries. Fear has spread in the area on learning that a young man was killed in this manner in broad daylight.

Anil's father, Gautam Shankar Kirtane (52), lodged a complaint at Ardhapur police station. On the father's complaint, a case of murder has been registered against the accused. However, the exact reason for the attack is yet to be established.

The killing has plunged the Kirtane family into grief. Relatives and acquaintances are mourning on learning of Anil's death.

Ardhapur police are investigating the case further. More information is expected from the investigation on the motive for the killing, why the accused attacked Anil and what exactly happened at the time of the incident. Official information on the identity of the accused, the motive and other details is yet to emerge.