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Farmer Beaten to Death in UP Budaun Over Grass-Cutting Dispute
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:45
Farmer Beaten to Death in UP Budaun Over Grass-Cutting Dispute
- •A 50-year-old farmer named Khemkaran was beaten to death with bricks and stones following an argument over cutting grass in Budaun district.
- •Three other individuals who tried to intervene and rescue the farmer were injured in the violent attack.
- •An angry mob tied one of the accused to a tree and thrashed him before police intervened and rescued the suspect.
- •Police have taken the main accused, Avneesh, into custody while two other suspects remain absconding.
- •Authorities confirmed that the situation in the village is currently peaceful and an investigation is underway.
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The 50-year-old farmer, Khemkaran, was beaten to death with bricks and stones following an argument that broke out while he was cutting grass near his house in Fateh Nagla village.
Additional Superintendent of Police Hridayesh Katheria stated that a case was registered and the main accused, Avneesh, has been taken into custody, while two other suspects are currently absconding.
Three people who attempted to rescue the victim during the altercation sustained injuries. Additionally, an angry crowd reportedly tied one of the accused to a tree and thrashed him before police intervened to rescue him.