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Crime
Elderly Man Murdered in Jhabua Over Two-Bigha Land Dispute Involving Grandson and Son
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:19 AM
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A 70-year-old resident of Umaria Darbar village in Jhabua was killed amid a family land dispute, with investigators saying the elder wanted to transfer two bighas to his grandson while his son sought ownership for himself.
Police in Jhabua district have opened a murder investigation after a 70-year-old man was found dead in Umaria Darbar village. According to local reports, the senior citizen intended to register his two-bigha plot in the name of his grandson, Govind.
The deceased's son, Sunil, allegedly opposed the transfer, seeking to have the land recorded in his own name. Sources say the disagreement escalated, leading to the fatal attack on the elderly man.
Investigators have detained Sunil for questioning and are gathering forensic evidence to establish the sequence of events. The case highlights the prevalence of intra‑family land conflicts in rural Madhya Pradesh, where ownership disputes often turn violent.
Local authorities have urged residents to resolve property issues through legal channels and warned that any attempt to settle disputes by force will attract strict legal action.
The deceased's son, Sunil, allegedly opposed the transfer, seeking to have the land recorded in his own name. Sources say the disagreement escalated, leading to the fatal attack on the elderly man.
Investigators have detained Sunil for questioning and are gathering forensic evidence to establish the sequence of events. The case highlights the prevalence of intra‑family land conflicts in rural Madhya Pradesh, where ownership disputes often turn violent.
Local authorities have urged residents to resolve property issues through legal channels and warned that any attempt to settle disputes by force will attract strict legal action.