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Laborer Killed in Shamli Over Land Dispute, Accused Arrested

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Laborer Killed in Shamli Over Land Dispute, Accused ArrestedSaralnama

A laborer was beaten to death with sticks and iron rods in Vedkhedi village, Shamli district. The victim, Idreesh, had a dispute with his neighbor over dumping soil outside his house. The accused neighbor attacked Idreesh in anger, killing him on the spot. Shamli SP Santosh Kumar Singh arrived with police forces. Villagers protested, demanding immediate arrest. Police calmed the situation and detained the accused, an ex-army man. The body was sent for post-mortem. From today, police are questioning the accused. Until tomorrow, tensions remain high in the village. Next week, further legal proceedings are expected to begin. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 07:13 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • A laborer was beaten to death with sticks and iron rods in Vedkhedi village, Shamli district on 25 Aug 2023
  • The victim, Idreesh, had a dispute with his neighbor over dumping soil outside his house
  • The accused neighbor attacked Idreesh in anger, killing him on the spot