A man was allegedly hacked to death by his two brothers over a property dispute in the Mauaima area of Prayagraj district on Saturday. The victim’s wife was also injured while attempting to save him.
Details of the Incident
The deceased, Santosh Kumar Vishwakarma, 45, had returned to his native village Badalpur from Mumbai early Saturday. According to police, Santosh and his brothers had been embroiled in a land partition dispute for nearly a year. Family members reported that around 7 am, Santosh entered the house and found his brothers, Ashok and Vinod, digging the foundation for a new house. He objected and asked them to halt construction until the property division was resolved, which sparked a heated argument.
Attack and Injuries
Santosh’s wife, Archana, alleged that the accused suddenly attacked him with a spade, killing him on the spot. She was also injured while trying to intervene. The attack caused panic in the locality, and residents alerted police after hearing screams from the house.
Legal Action
SHO Mauaima Ram Murti Yadav stated that an FIR has been registered against five named accused, including Ashok, Vinod, their wives, and another family member, based on Archana’s complaint. Police teams are conducting raids to arrest the accused.
