Bhopal

Cops book 5 people for attempt to murder over land dispute

Staff Reporter

Berasia police have booked five people including three women for attempt to murder at Semra Kalan over land dispute on Monday.

Police said that nine persons were injured after two groups clashed over land dispute. The two groups were led by two real brothers Gajraj Dangi and Pyaar Singh Dangi.

The injured were identified as Gajraj Singh Dangi, his wife Halkan Bai, his son Deepak and Sonu who are undergoing treatment at Peoples hospital.

Investigating Officer ASI Chironjilal Yadav said that the victim Gajraj and accused Pyaar  Singh are real brothers and own land at Semra Kalan village which was divided between the two brothers few months ago. On Monday Gajraj tried to sow in the area which after division was owned by Pyaar Singh and lead to the fight which soon turned violent after Pyaar Singh and his family members attacked with sharp edged weapons injuring Gajraj in his chest.

The family members of Pyaar Singh escaped and are missing. In the initial investigation it was found that they were injured and are undergoing treatment, he added.

ASI Yadav told that a case was registered under section 307, 294, 323 and 506 of the IPC against Pyare Singh Dangi, Pooja Dangi, Puspha Dangi, Rukmani and Mahendra while a case under section 294, 323, 506 and 34 of the IPC was registered against Gajraj, Halkan Bai, Deepak and Sonu.

Sonu and Pyare were joined by other family members and supporters. Gajraj was rushed to Peoples hospital where his condition is reportedly critical.