Man killed by brother, nephew over land dispute in Punjab

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Press Trust of India Batala
Last Updated : Sep 19 2015 | 10:42 PM IST
A 38-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his elder brother and nephew today after they attacked him with swords over land dispute at Bulpur village here.
Major Singh, was attacked with swords and seriously injured by his elder brother Daljit Singh and nephew Gurpreet Singh, police said.
He died on his way to the Civil Hospital here, they said, adding land dispute was stated to the reason for the murder.
A case has been registered in this regard and probe is underway, police said.
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First Published: Sep 19 2015 | 10:42 PM IST

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