Family Betrayal: Son and Uncle Arrested for Shooting Father in Banda
A shocking family betrayal in Uttar Pradesh as a son and uncle are arrested for shooting the father over a land dispute in Banda.
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the community of Murval village, a man was shot by his own son and brother-in-law. The violent attack, triggered by a heated Banda land dispute, left the victim seriously injured and highlighted a brutal breakdown of family ties over property ownership.
The Night of the Attack
The incident unfolded on the evening of October 28 in the Baberu police station area of Banda, Uttar Pradesh. According to the victim, Mahadev, son of Ramadhar, the conflict reached a breaking point when his own son, Shiva, and his brother-in-law, Kamta, turned violent. The duo allegedly opened fire on Mahadev, inflicting severe injuries before fleeing the scene.
Police Action and Investigation
Following a formal complaint lodged by Mahadev, the local police swung into action. A case (number 357/26) was registered, invoking several stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections 109(1), 352, 45, and 3(5), alongside section 3/25 of the Arms Act.
Under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Police Palash Bansal, a dedicated team was formed to track down the suspects. The operation was led by Shailesh Yadav, the in-charge of the Murval police post, supported by constables Inderjit and Karmveer Yadav.
The Midnight Arrest
The manhunt concluded during a late-night patrol when the police received a critical tip-off. The officers tracked the suspects to an area near the Turkey Pond, located past the local gas agency. It was here that the police apprehended the two accused individuals:
- Shiva, the son of the victim, Mahadev.
- Kamta, son of Shankar and brother-in-law to the victim.
Weapon Recovery
Upon arresting the suspects, the police conducted a search and recovered an illegal .315 bore firearm. Additionally, one spent cartridge casing was found in their possession, which serves as key evidence in the shooting case.
The incident has left the residents of Murval village stunned, as the desperation for land led a son to pull the trigger on his own father, turning a domestic disagreement into a serious criminal offense.