An unidentified man on Monday was found dead in fields in Akhnoor area here in the city outskirts.

Police said the body of a man (aged 50-55) was found in fields in village Nud, Devipur along Akhnoor-Jourian road.

"The body has been shifted to mortuary of Sub District Hospital Akhnoor for identification and postmortem," said police.

They said that cognizance has been taken for further necessary action.