This story is from May 28, 2020

2 groups clash over property in Kannauj, set house on afire

2 groups clash over property in Kannauj, set house on afire
Kanpur:A clash broke out between two groups over land dispute triggering tension in Chapunna village in Saurikh police area of Kannauj on Tuesday night. Several persons from both the were injured, reports said.
Trouble broke out in the late night hours of Tuesday when members of the two groups converged in the middle of the village, both staking claim over the property. What started as a verbal duel soon turned into a major confrontation with the members of both the groups armed with sticks attack each other.
A house was also set afire.
On being informed, police rushed to the spot and mounted a vigil in the village. Police said, a case has been filed in this connection.
“The clash occurred over a piece of land. On the complaint of village head Indrapal Singh, a case has been lodged against 15 identified and 30 unidentified persons, while on the complaint of Ajit of rival group, an FIR has been lodged against four identified and 20 unidentified persons. Raids are underway to arrest all the accused ,” said SHO Raj Kumar.
He added that an investigation was launched. Additional policemen have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order. tnn
End of Article
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA