Tura (Meghalaya), Dec 9: Five persons were injured when a clash erupted between two groups over a property dispute here, police said.
The incident took place this afternoon in New Bhaitbari village in West Garo Hills, when Zairul Rehman, who had bought land to construct a footpath at his house, began barricading the same to ensure safer access for him and his family.
“Trouble began after the seller of the land, Wahed Ali refused to agree with Zairul. After a heated argument, Wahed Ali and his wife allegedly attacked Rehman with sharp-edged weapons,” said a local resident of Mostapha Kabir of New Bhaitbari.
The five injured during the clash have been identified as Asaruddin Sheikh (father of Rehman), Dulia (brother-in-law) and Nalbahar Sheikh (a resident who went to stop the fight) along with Rehman and Wajed’s brother, Babur Ali. The injured were immediately rushed to the New Bhaitbari Primary Health Centre (PHC) where they were given medical aid.
However, Rehman was shifted to Phulbari for further treatment. His condition is stated to be critical. A case has been registered at Rajabala outpost in connection with the incident.
“We have just received a written complaint on the incident and as such are inquiring into the matter. Further details and arrests, if any, would be known after the initial inquiry,” police sources said.
