Lawyer Ambushed Over Land Dispute

Chandresh Verma, a lawyer from Veer Balpurwa, was critically injured in a shooting linked to a land dispute. The attack, involving six to seven individuals, occurred after Verma's return from court. The police are investigating, with accusations pointing towards fraudulent land transfers by Verma's relatives.

A lawyer, Chandresh Verma, is in critical condition following an attack related to a land dispute in Veer Balpurwa village, police reported on Saturday.

Verma, a practicing lawyer, was ambushed by a group of six to seven individuals while visiting a nearby field. They first assaulted him before shooting him in the abdomen.

The attack is believed to stem from a long-standing dispute over eight bighas of land fraudulently transferred, according to Verma. A thorough investigation is underway, police confirmed, with assurances of justice following the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)