Rising land disputes in Bihar have taken a violent turn, causing concerns about social harmony and law enforcement. In Rohtas district, a family disagreement over land division resulted in the tragic murder of a man, allegedly by his nephew. The incident, which occurred in Panduri village under the Nasriganj police station’s jurisdiction, shocked the local community.
The victim, Baijnath Singh, was fatally shot while heading to a nearby crossroads with his son to have paan. The attackers, arriving in a black car, opened fire on him without warning. Baijnath Singh sustained severe injuries during the attack, witnessed by his son, and was pronounced dead upon reaching a nearby hospital.
Police responded to the scene promptly and launched an investigation into the incident. Five individuals have been named in the FIR, with the main suspect, Ranjit Marwar, and his accomplice, Gopal Rai, currently evading authorities. Efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects, with police conducting continuous raids.
The victim’s body has been sent for a post-mortem examination at Sasaram Sadar Hospital, as legal procedures progress. SDPO Bikramganj, Sindhu Shekhar, revealed that the violence stemmed from a long-standing dispute over land partition within the family. The deceased’s sister and her son, the accused nephew, had been demanding a share in the property, leading to prolonged tensions over several years.
