A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed by his elder brother and his associates near his field over property dispute at Lakhthadih village of Motilenda panchayat in Giridih district, police said.
Vijay Verma of a Lakhthadih, left his home at about 9 and went to his field for some agriculture work saying his wife Asha Debi.
The assailants barged into the field and slit the throat of Vijay on Tuesday late night.
The victim's wife Asha Devi blamed his brothers namely Amit, Govind and Mangar were allegedly involved in the incident.
Police said the victim and the accused were locked in a feud over property for a long time.
Sources said that Vijay Verma left his house at 8 pm for having some agriculture work and went his field on Tuesday, while all three brothers who were waiting for him. As Vijay Verma reached his field all three persons attacked on him with traditional weapon and killing him on the spot. Police have recovered his body early this morning and body has been sent for postmodern.