Noida: A 55-year-old farmer was allegedly murdered while guarding his harvested paddy crop in a field near Rustampur village, Greater Noida. The body was discovered near a canal with multiple injuries reportedly caused by blunt and sharp-edged weapons Sunday.Police have registered a case following a complaint from the deceased’s family and are on the lookout for those responsible for the killing. The deceased, Ismail, was from Mehandipur village.According to police and family members, Ismail had taken agricultural land near Rustampur village for cultivation. With the paddy harvesting season underway, he had been spending nights in the fields for the past several days to protect his crop from theft.On Saturday night, Ismail reportedly went to the field as usual. However, when his son arrived the next morning with breakfast, he found Ismail in a pool of blood near the canal.This prompted the family to alert the police. A team from Rabupura police station rushed to the spot, while forensic experts were called to examine the crime scene and collect evidence.Investigators reportedly recovered a bloodstained wooden stick from the vicinity. The victim had sustained serious injuries to his head and body, while several wounds on his neck suggested the possible use of a sharp-edged weapon.Police suspect that the farmer may have confronted individuals attempting to steal harvested paddy from his field during the night. Investigators are examining whether the confrontation escalated into a violent attack in which the assailants allegedly assaulted him with sticks and a sharp weapon.
