Ludhiana, July 30 -- A migrant labourer from Assam was killed in a gruesome accident at a brick kiln in Sahnewal, with police registering a criminal case against the kiln owner, three other accused and a tractor driver following a Zero FIR lodged by the victim's family in Assam.

The deceased has been identified as Haismul Haque, a native of Dhubri district in Assam, who was employed at Vishwakarma Brick Kiln Industry in Sahnewal. According to police, the accident occurred a few weeks ago while the labourer was working at the kiln.

The victim's brother, Abdul Hai Sheikh, alleged in his complaint that Haismul Haque, 52, came under a tractor operating at the brick kiln. The impact was so severe that his neck and one of his legs were severe...