Business Standard

1 killed in clash over property dispute in UP

Image

Press Trust of India Baghpat
One person was killed and two others were injured in a clash over property dispute in Baghpat police station area here, an official said today.

35-year-old Ram Kumar was killed and two others, including a woman, were injured as rival faction opened fire yesterday, SP Sharad Sachan said.

The deceased had sold some land but was not handing it over following a dispute over payment, the SP said adding that it took a violent turn during a meeting held near Parashuram enclave to resolve the dispute.

An FIR naming ten persons has been lodged, of whom two have been arrested with a revolver. The accused have also charged the other faction of opening fire but no evidence to prove this has been found yet, the SP said.
 

The injured have been rushed to a hospital in Meerut, he added.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Feb 03 2015 | 2:35 PM IST

Explore News