Man Killed in UP Over Land Dispute, Vehicles Set Ablaze by Locals

Locals blocked traffic movement by keeping their bodies on road and set ablaze several vehicles demanding action against the culprits.

(Photo: ANI/Altered by The Quint)

A 45-year-old man was killed and his brother was left injured allegedly in clashes over a land dispute in Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh, reported ANI.

Locals blocked traffic movement by keeping their bodies on road. The situation became worse when several vehicles were set ablaze several by the locals demanding action against the culprits, according to ANI.

Although Police says investigation is underway, no arrest has been made so far, reported The Indian Express.

Fatehpur SP Rahul Raj told TIE that arguments started when revenue officials were called to measure disputed land on Sunday evening. TIE reported quoting SP Raj that while Hindus claimed the land was a shelter for their animals, Muslims said the land was a cemetery. According to TIE report, SP Raj couldn’t confirm which group called the revenue officials.

They started throwing stones on each other. In the ruckus, someone opened fire. A bullet hit Ram Narayan Yadav and he died. His brother Ram Singh too was hit by a brick. Irked over it, some Hindus set four motorcycles ablaze.

SP Raj told The Indian Express.

The Indian Express also reported that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh to the family of the deceased.