Two persons were today died while four were injured, including one seriously, when two groups opened fire on each other over a land dispute in Nathapurva village here, police said.
SSP, Kanpur, K Emanuel said a dispute occurred between groups of village head Ramdas and Pappu Katre this evening following which Ramdas opened fire causing death of Pappu Katri (40) and Dinesh (38) on the spot.
Four people got injured in the firing from both the sides, including one seriously, the SSP said, adding that all injured are admitted to Ursala hospital here.
The SSP said there was an old dispute between both the groups over the piece of land. Situation is tense but under control in Nathapurva, he said, and added that police force of four police stations has been deployed in the area.
No arrest has been made in the matter yet and a probe has been initiated, he said.
