Son held for killing father over property dispute

Two persons have been arrested for allegedly murdering a farmer in Shamli district, a police official said today.

55-year-old Islam was allegedly shot dead by five persons, including his son Fazil, over a property dispute on October 18, Additional SP AK Jha said.

"Fazil confessed that he gave Rs one lakh to the other accused to kill his father. He along with his accomplice, Sadakat, was arrested yesterday ," he said.

Police has launched a search operation to arrest the remaining accused in the case.