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UP man pays hitmen Rs 3.5 lakh to shoot uncle dead over land dispute; arrested
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What Happened?
In Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, a man was arrested for allegedly hiring hitmen to kill his uncle over a land dispute. The uncle was shot dead while ploughing his field.
Key points
- The victim, Vijaypal Singh, was shot dead on October 21 while ploughing his field.
- Prince, the victim's nephew, allegedly paid Rs 3.5 lakh to three men for the murder.
- Police recovered four country-made pistols and live cartridges linked to the crime.
- The murder was motivated by a dispute over nine-and-a-half bighas of land.
- Five individuals have been arrested, including the alleged hitmen and a supplier of firearms.
Key insights
- The incident underscores the potential for violence in land disputes.
- It raises concerns about the availability of firearms in rural areas.
- The case may lead to increased scrutiny of land ownership disputes in the region.
Why it matters
This case highlights the extreme measures individuals may take over land disputes.
Entities
Vijaypal Singh· PersonPrince· PersonBijnor· CityUttar Pradesh· State
Source
India Today
