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Brother Kills Brother Over Land Dispute
26 Apr
Summary
- A land dispute between brothers turned fatal Sunday.
- One brother was killed with a cleaver by his younger sibling.
- Family members were injured intervening in the altercation.
A devastating land dispute between two brothers in Buxar, Bihar, culminated in murder on Sunday. Akshaybar Yadav, 50, was allegedly killed by his younger brother, Krishna Yadav, 35, inside their home in Banjariya village.
The fatal confrontation erupted when Krishna Yadav reportedly destroyed an earthen stove, claiming it was built on his share of ancestral land. The ensuing argument quickly turned violent.
Akshaybar Yadav sustained fatal injuries from a cleaver during the altercation. His wife and son were also injured attempting to de-escalate the situation. They are currently receiving medical treatment and are reported to be in stable condition.
Locals intervened and transported the injured to a primary health center, subsequently being referred to Buxar Sadar Hospital where Akshaybar was declared deceased. The victim's son indicated that the three-kattha land dispute had been ongoing for years, with previous police complaints resolved through compromise.
Authorities from Murar police station have arrested the accused brother. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, and further investigation into the incident is ongoing.
