Man beaten to death over dispute in UP's Muzaffarnagar

A 20-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by two brothers in a dispute over irrigation of agricultural fields in Sitabpuri village, with the accused still at large.

A 20-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by two brothers over a dispute related to irrigation of agricultural fields here, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place on Wednesday evening in Sitabpuri village, they said.

Circle Officer Devvrat Bajpai said Akash Chauhan was allegedly attacked with sticks by two accused, identified as Netrpal and Kavishar, in the presence of his mother.

According to the complaint lodged by Akash's mother, Antresh Devi, she and her son had gone to irrigate their fields when the accused arrived and assaulted Akash with lathis following a dispute.

The police said the accused later allegedly threw the injured youth into the Ganga canal, following which he was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

A case of murder has been registered against the two accused, who are absconding, Bajpai said, adding efforts are underway to arrest them.

Angry villagers staged a protest outside the government community health centre in Bhopa, demanding strict action against the accused.