Aligarh (UP): A father-son duo was killed in firing when two groups clashed with each other over a land dispute in Mai village of Iglas area in Aligarh on Tuesday.
According to police, Chandra Veer Singh(48) and his son Bhoora (25) died on the spot whereas, Singh’s other son, Pradeep, was injured in the incident and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
“The matter was about possession over agricultural land sold by one of the parties. The dispute erupted when attempts were made to cultivate rice crop. Both groups came face to face and assaulted each other,” said a family member.
Heavy force was deployed after tension gripped the village. A case was registered against half a dozen named accused who were absconding.
Speaking to ETV Bharat, Superintendent of Police (SP), Manilal Patidar said, "We got information in the morning that two persons have been shot dead in Mai village. The matter was about an old dispute over agricultural land."
He further said that dead bodies have been sent for the autopsy and further investigation is underway.
The police reached the village but had to face the anger of villagers who stopped them from taking the bodies for a post-mortem examination.
Later, the villagers allowed the police to take away the bodies, after getting an assurance that action would be taken against the accused.
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