Farmer Fatally Shot Over Land Dispute in UP Village

In Uttar Pradesh's Dholwan village, a 60-year-old farmer, Ram Janam Rajbhar, was killed amidst a land feud. Family members suspect the village head's involvement. The ongoing dispute had escalated since last year, with Rajbhar facing threats. Police are investigating and seeking the perpetrators.

Farmer Fatally Shot Over Land Dispute in UP Village
Former litigant in Ayodhya land dispute case, Iqbal Ansari (Photo/ANI)
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A farmer aged 60 was tragically shot and killed due to a land dispute in Dholwan village, according to local police reports. The victim, Ram Janam Rajbhar, was returning home when attacked by motorcycle-riding assailants.

Authorities revealed that Rajbhar was declared deceased upon reaching the district hospital. His family suspects village head Rambadan Yadav orchestrated the attack, linked to an ongoing farmland possession conflict. This dispute had reportedly involved multiple threats since last October. Law enforcement has initiated efforts to apprehend those responsible.

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