A man was killed and another seriously injured in a land dispute near the Bazar Samiti gate in Garhwa, on Saturday. The deceased, identified as Chotu Rangsaaz, was a resident of Indira Gandhi Road in the Garhwa police station area. Irshad Rangsaaz, 40, from Sai Mohalla, sustained serious injuries in the incident. Two individuals from the opposing side are also reported to be seriously injured.
Following the altercation, local residents transported all the injured to the Sadar Hospital. Doctors pronounced Chotu Rangsaaz dead on arrival. Police are investigating the incident.
Irshad stated that he and Chotu were sitting near the market gate when approximately 10 individuals approached them armed with iron pipes and launched an attack. Before they could react, both men were seriously injured.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, SDPO Neeraj Kumar and Station In-charge Brij Kumar arrived at the Sadar Hospital and commenced their investigation. Preliminary inquiries suggest that the dispute stemmed from a land disagreement. The doctor treating the injured confirmed that four individuals were involved in the assault. One died before reaching the hospital, another sustained minor injuries, and two remain hospitalised, with one in a critical condition.