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Crime
Elder Brother Kills Younger in Sasaram Land Dispute, Police Nab Ravi Patwa
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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An elder sibling fatally stabbed his younger brother during a minor land dispute in Sasaram, Bihar. Police have arrested the accused, identified as Ravi Patwa, and recovered the weapon.
Police officials said that a violent altercation over a small piece of land in the Dalelganj area of Sasaram turned deadly when the older brother used a knife to stab his younger sibling. The incident was reported to the local police station, prompting an immediate investigation.
Investigators identified the accused as Ravi Patwa, who was taken into custody shortly after the crime scene was secured. During the arrest, officers recovered the knife believed to have been used in the stabbing, along with other items that may serve as forensic evidence.
The Sasaram police have confirmed that the case is being treated as a homicide and that further inquiries will focus on the motive behind the dispute. No additional arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Family members of the victim have been informed, and the police have urged the public to report any information that could assist in the probe. The incident highlights rising concerns over intra‑family violence linked to property disagreements in the region.
Investigators identified the accused as Ravi Patwa, who was taken into custody shortly after the crime scene was secured. During the arrest, officers recovered the knife believed to have been used in the stabbing, along with other items that may serve as forensic evidence.
The Sasaram police have confirmed that the case is being treated as a homicide and that further inquiries will focus on the motive behind the dispute. No additional arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Family members of the victim have been informed, and the police have urged the public to report any information that could assist in the probe. The incident highlights rising concerns over intra‑family violence linked to property disagreements in the region.