Farmer killed over water dispute in Hisar, one booked

A farmer has been booked for allegedly killing another farmer over a water dispute at Hisar’s Kheri Jalab village, police said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Dharmpal.

A farmer has been booked for allegedly killing another farmer over a water dispute at Hisar’s Kheri Jalab village, police said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Dharmpal.

Investigation officer Anil Kumar of Narnaund police station said they have registered a case of murder against another farmer, Megha. He allegedly killing another farmer over a water dispute at Hisar’s Kheri Jalab village. (HT Photo/ Representational image)

In his complaint to the police, the victim’s son Naresh Kumar said his father had gone to irrigate their fields where he was engaged in a verbal spat with another farmer, Megha.

“Megha had attacked my father with a sharp-edged weapon, being used in agriculture activities. A neighbouring farmer had called me and informed me about the incident. We then informed the police,” he added.

Investigation officer Anil Kumar of Narnaund police station said they have registered a case of murder against Megha and handed over the victim’s body to his family after conducting an autopsy.