India, Feb. 24 -- A 57-year-old Sikh man of Indian origin was abducted in broad daylight from outside a gurdwara in California and later found dead in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.

According to a report by KCRA, the deceased, identified as Avtar Singh, was kidnapped on February 17 at around 2:30pm (local time) outside a gurdwara in San Joaquin County's Tracy city. Singh attempted to resist but was overpowered by the abductors, said San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow.

"This was not a random act," Withrow said. "They were targeted after another individual for a specific reason and we're hoping that reason comes to light," he added.

Singh was reported missing later that evening at 8.52pm. Temple leaders...