An Indian from the Tamil Nadu state who had been living in the Hungama area for a long time and making his livelihood as a labouer, was taken into police custody over the death of a farmer in the area, police said.

The farmer of Pingama in the Hungama police area was found dead by the roadside early today.

Police said he had been assaulted and that two suspects including the Indian national were taken into custody in connection with the incident. The suspects were to be produced in court. (G.A.Nelson)