SaralnamaA violent clash erupted in Asro village, Gumla district. The conflict began when Dayanand's son tried to chase away Devanand's goat from their paddy field. Devanand and his supporters arrived with sticks and axes, attacking Dayanand, who fled into his house and called the police. Dayanand was seriously injured and admitted to Gumla Sadar Hospital. When police arrived, the attackers became aggressive and damaged a police vehicle. Police called for reinforcements to control the situation. The underlying dispute involves illegal sand mining at Asro Ghat. Police are investigating and have appealed for peace in the area. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 23:35 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A violent clash erupted in Asro village, Gumla district on 25 Aug 2023
- The conflict began when Dayanand's son tried to chase away Devanand's goat from their paddy field
- Devanand and his supporters arrived with sticks and axes, attacking Dayanand, who fled into his house and called the police