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Crime
75-year-old father seeks police intervention in 4.5-acre land dispute among six siblings in Sihor
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 07:36 PM
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Six siblings are contesting ownership of a 4.5-acre plot in Sihor. Their 75‑year‑old father approached the local police panchayat to resolve the matter.
Sihor, Gujarat – A family dispute over a 4.5‑acre parcel of land has escalated among six siblings, prompting their 75‑year‑old father to intervene. The siblings, who share the same parents, could not reach a consensus on the division of the property, leading to tensions that spilled over into the local community.
According to reports, the elderly father, concerned about the growing animosity, visited the police panchayat in Sihor to request official mediation. He presented his case to the attending officers, emphasizing the need for a fair and peaceful resolution that respects the rights of all six children.
Police officials recorded the complaint and indicated that they would investigate the ownership documents and facilitate a dialogue among the siblings. The intervention aims to prevent further escalation and to ensure that the dispute is settled within the framework of existing land‑ownership laws.
Local authorities have not disclosed any immediate legal action, but they confirmed that the matter will be monitored closely. The father’s appeal underscores the role of community‑based policing in addressing intra‑family conflicts in rural India.
The situation remains under observation, with the police panchayat expected to issue a formal notice to the parties involved within the coming days.
According to reports, the elderly father, concerned about the growing animosity, visited the police panchayat in Sihor to request official mediation. He presented his case to the attending officers, emphasizing the need for a fair and peaceful resolution that respects the rights of all six children.
Police officials recorded the complaint and indicated that they would investigate the ownership documents and facilitate a dialogue among the siblings. The intervention aims to prevent further escalation and to ensure that the dispute is settled within the framework of existing land‑ownership laws.
Local authorities have not disclosed any immediate legal action, but they confirmed that the matter will be monitored closely. The father’s appeal underscores the role of community‑based policing in addressing intra‑family conflicts in rural India.
The situation remains under observation, with the police panchayat expected to issue a formal notice to the parties involved within the coming days.