Farmer Found Dead Under Tractor in Hathras; Family Suspects Murder
A 58-year-old farmer was found dead under a tractor in Hathras. Family members allege murder over a land dispute involving relatives.
A grim discovery shook the Ghuncha Gram Panchayat in Hathras early Saturday morning when the body of a 58-year-old farmer was found crushed beneath a tractor's cultivator. The deceased, identified as Mahipal Singh, was a resident of Nagla Mohanlal village, and his death has ignited intense suspicion of foul play within his own family.
A Gruesome Discovery in the Fields
The incident came to light around 7:00 a.m. when the body was spotted in a field. The scene was immediately marked by tension as local villagers gathered to witness the aftermath. Upon arrival, police investigators discovered a stick and an iron rod lying near the body, items that have fueled the family's claims that this was not a mere accident.
Preliminary findings suggest a frantic struggle occurred in the dark hours of the morning. Authorities believe Mahipal Singh had arrived at the field with his tractor at approximately 3:00 a.m. to re-plow the land. It is hypothesized that he was attacked by unknown assailants while working and, in an attempt to flee, drove the tractor across a dirt road into an adjacent field, where he eventually ended up face-down under the heavy machinery.
The Root of the Conflict: A Land Dispute
The tragedy appears to be deeply rooted in a bitter property disagreement. According to relatives of the deceased, the conflict stems from a land transaction made roughly eight months ago.
Key details of the dispute include:
- Mahipal Singh had purchased approximately 1.25 bighas of land in the Ghuncha Gram Panchayat.
- The land was acquired from Neeta, who is the daughter-in-law of Mahipal’s younger brother, Jangjit.
- The two families have reportedly been locked in an ongoing dispute regarding this specific piece of property.
The tension had escalated just two days prior to the death, when Jangjit’s family reportedly plowed the same field to sow mustard crops.
Family Demands Justice
The victim's sons have not ruled out murder, pointing the finger directly at members of their own extended family. They have formally demanded strict legal action against those they believe orchestrated the attack.
In response to the gravity of the allegations, the police have mobilized a forensic team to the site. Experts are currently collecting fingerprints and other critical evidence to reconstruct the final moments of Mahipal Singh's life. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact motive and identify every individual involved in the incident.