A land dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district turned fatal after farmer Jivan Sharma was attacked with iron rods while he was reportedly on his way to buy milk. The incident took place in the Makdon police station area, where police have registered a murder case against three named accused.
Farmer Attacked While Going to Buy Milk
According to the report, Sharma was attacked during the night amid an ongoing dispute over land. His family alleged that tensions over the property had continued for several days before the incident.
The victim’s brother alleged that Rajaram, Krishnapal, Nandkishore, Babulal and others surrounded Sharma and assaulted him with iron rods. He also referred to an earlier dispute over the land during Dussehra.
Sharma sustained serious injuries in the attack and died at the scene.
Police Register Murder Case Against Three
Following information about the incident, Makdon police reached the spot and sent the body to Ujjain for a post-mortem examination.
Police registered a murder case against Virendra Sharma, Nandkishore and Baboolal based on the complaint. Investigators are also examining the possibility of additional involvement in the attack.
The police are searching for the accused and taking steps to maintain law and order in the area.
MLA Mahesh Parmar Demands Swift Action
The incident drew a response from local political representatives. Congress MLA Mahesh Parmar reached the location with supporters and demanded the early arrest of those accused in the case.
The deceased was associated with the Congress, according to the report. Family members and supporters also gathered at the post-mortem facility after news of the incident spread.
The investigation is ongoing. The allegations against the named accused will be examined as part of the police investigation.