The deceased has been identified as Jugpal, police said.
The body was recovered near his room in the field, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jagdish Sharma said.
Police suspect that he was murdered due to some rivalry, however his son, Ravi, denied having enmity with anyone, the SSP said.
Based on Ravi's complaint, police have registered complaint against unidentified persons, Sharma said, adding, the body has been sent for post-mortem and the matter is being probed.