Property Greed? Disabled Man Found Dead in Bareilly; Brother Detained
A 45-year-old disabled man was found dead in Bareilly, UP. Police have detained his brother amid allegations of murder over a land dispute.
A chilling discovery in Kurtara village, Bareilly, has left a family in turmoil and the local community in shock. Deepchand Saxena, a 45-year-old disabled man, was found dead on his bed Wednesday morning, sparking allegations of a cold-blooded murder fueled by a dispute over ancestral land.
The Morning of the Discovery
The tragedy came to light through a routine morning gesture. Pooja, the wife of Deepchand's younger brother Sudhir, had gone to Deepchand's room with tea, noticing that he had not yet emerged from his quarters. When her repeated calls went unanswered, a sense of dread set in.
Upon entering the room and attempting to wake him, Pooja discovered that Deepchand was unresponsive. Her screams for help alerted neighbors, who immediately contacted the local authorities, leading to the arrival of the Fatehganj West police.
Evidence at the Scene
As police cordoned off the area, a forensic field unit was called in to collect evidence. During the meticulous search of the room, officers recovered a wooden stick and six liquor bottles, two of which were found to be empty. Most concerning, however, were the preliminary observations of injury marks on the victim's body, suggesting a violent struggle before his death.
A Bitter Battle Over Land
The family has pointed the finger directly at Satish, Deepchand's younger brother. According to family members, the root of the conflict was a piece of farmland measuring two bighas. Deepchand had recently redeemed this land from a mortgage and had been cultivating it, a move that reportedly sparked jealousy and greed in Satish.
This was not the first time tensions had boiled over between the siblings. It is alleged that approximately one and a half years ago, the brothers were involved in a physical altercation so severe that it resulted in a legal case. While the police are still verifying the exact motive, the history of violence suggests a long-simmering feud.
Police Action and Next Steps
Following the discovery, the police acted swiftly, taking four individuals into custody for questioning, including Satish. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, which will be the deciding factor in determining whether this was a case of murder or something else.
"An investigation is currently underway," confirmed Station House Officer Praveen Kumar.
The CO Highway added that the course of the legal action will depend entirely on the evidence gathered from the crime scene and the final results of the post-mortem report.