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Irrigation Dispute Turns Deadly in Bihar Village
15 Sep
Summary
- A dispute over irrigating a paddy field led to a fatal sword attack.
- Two individuals have been arrested, with further raids underway.
- The incident occurred in Jooda Pakri village, West Champaran district.
A conflict over irrigation for a paddy field tragically resulted in a death in Jooda Pakri village, located within the Ramnagar police station area of West Champaran district. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, involved a youth being fatally assaulted with a sword during a dispute over water access.
The victim has been identified as Manager Manjhi. Police have apprehended Bhagelu Chaudhary and his son, Pintu Chaudhary, in connection with the attack. Efforts are currently ongoing to locate and arrest other individuals implicated in the incident.
According to initial reports, the dispute began when Bhagelu allegedly blocked the water flow to the field, which Parshuram Manjhi had taken on sharecropping terms. An argument ensued, escalating into an assault by Bhagelu and his two sons on Parshuram. Subsequently, when Parshuram, accompanied by relatives, attempted to lodge a complaint, the altercation reignited. It is alleged that Pintu, provoked by Bhagelu, then attacked Manager Manjhi with a sword, leading to his death during treatment at a hospital.
