A heated property dispute in Uttar Pradesh turned deadly when a man allegedly shot and killed his mother and brother, sparking a police investigation.
Key Points
- A man in Banda, UP, allegedly murdered his mother and brother.
- The killings stemmed from a dispute over ancestral property.
- The accused was reportedly upset about his father selling land.
- Police have launched a manhunt for the absconding suspect.
A man allegedly shot dead his mother and younger brother here on Sunday afternoon following a dispute over ancestral property, police said.
According to the police, the incident took place in Baberu town behind the tehsil premises. Superintendent of Police Palash Bansal said Baberu police received information around noon that Rajkishore Mishra had allegedly opened fire on his mother, Shanti, 60, and younger brother Devidin, 35.
Details of the Incident
Police rushed both victims to a hospital where doctors declared them dead, officials said, adding that the bodies have been sent for a post-mortem.
Investigation into the Family Dispute
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was upset after his father sold a portion of ancestral land and tensions within the family had been ongoing over the issue. Police said the shooting was allegedly carried out following a dispute on Sunday.
Police Response and Manhunt
The SP said forensic evidence has been collected from the crime scene and four police teams have been formed to arrest the accused, who is currently absconding.
