LUCKNOW, March 28 -- A 21-year-old ice-cream vendor was murdered in broad daylight in Barabanki district on Saturday, with the accused allegedly beheading the victim and attempting to burn the severed head at his home, police said. The accused has been arrested and both the head and torso have been recovered, they added.

Reports said the incident occurred around noon in the Tikaitnagar police station area. The victim, identified as Bablu, a resident of Para Behata village, had gone out for work when he was attacked.

According to police, Bablu got into an argument with Shankar Yadav, 50, near Parsawal village. The altercation escalated quickly, after which the accused allegedly went inside his house, returned with a sharp-edged weapon an...