Three Of A Family Axed To Death By Kin Over Land Dispute

India – Over a land dispute, a couple and their son were allegedly axed to death by their relatives in Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara district on Wednesday. In connection with the case, the police have arrested three persons.

The deceased were identified as 45-year-old Santu Sahub, his 42-year-old wife Nirmala and their 24-year-old son Khuban. Reportedly, the incident took place at Ranbod village in Navgarh police station area on Wednesday afternoon.

The incident happened after one of the accused Keju got into an argument with his cousin Santu. A news agency report stated that Keju was allegedly cutting a tree for bordering his field which led to a heated argument between the duo. That’s when Santu raised an objection stating that he was trying to encroach upon his land, he added.

Meanwhile, the duo came to blows, Keju’s family reached the spot and axed Santu, attacked his wife and his two sons who were present there. Reportedly, the three victims died on the spot and Santu’s younger son Komal escaped with minor injuries.

The deceased’s bodies have been sent for post-mortem, and the injured man was undergoing treatment at a local hospital. In connection with the case, the police have arrested three persons including Keju. A police official told a media person that the exact number of people involved in the case is yet to be ascertained.

The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and further probe in the matter is underway.