1 killed in clash over land dispute

A man was today killed and two others injured when members of a family allegedly clashed with each other over some land dispute in Sidhari area here, police said.

Members of the family had a dispute over division of land in Hegapur village which turned into a clash this morning, following which they attacked each other with sticks and spade in which one Ramesh (26) was killed, Superintendent of Police Dinesh Chand Dubey said.

The SP said that Ramesh's father Phoolchandra and brother Kamlesh were seriously injured in the clash and were admitted to the district hospital.

Four persons have been detained in this connection, he said.