Ludhiana, Nov. 1 -- Police on Friday apprehended four people, including a minor, in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Sooraj Kumar, alias Manish, whose body was found in fields near Noorwala-Kasabad road on Wednesday. The main accused, identified as Niranjan Kumar, 33, suspected Sooraj of having an illicit relationship with his wife and conspired to kill him with the help of three aides - Sanjay Kumar, 27; Jai Ram, 18; and a 17-year-old boy.

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Rupinder Singh said the group attacked Sooraj with a knife, other sharp-edged weapons, and a cable before tying him up. "After the assault, they placed the body in a red plastic tub, sealed it in two gunny sacks and dumped it in the fields late on Tuesday n...