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Old Rivalry Turns Deadly in Kurukshetra Village
23 Feb
Summary
- A 65-year-old man was fatally attacked with a spade.
- The alleged motive stems from a long-standing rivalry.
- Police are searching for the 40-year-old suspect.
Tragedy struck Jogna Khera village in Kurukshetra on Sunday when a 65-year-old man, Labh Singh, was allegedly murdered due to an old rivalry. The victim was reportedly attacked with a spade by a fellow villager, identified as 40-year-old Surjit Singh.
Authorities from the Kurukshetra University police station, along with forensic and scene-of-crime teams, were dispatched to the location. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident is rooted in a long-standing dispute between the families of the victim and the accused.
The SHO confirmed that a murder case has been registered against Surjit Singh, who is currently evading arrest. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected upon the apprehension of the suspect. A post-mortem examination was scheduled for Monday.
