A land dispute took a violent turn in Maharashtra’s Wardha district on Sunday, when a teenager allegedly stabbed his uncle and cousin to death during a wedding procession, police said, reported the PTI.
The incident occurred in Barbadi village at around 10.30 am, sparking panic among residents.
According to police, an argument broke out between the teenager and his relatives—his uncle, Prabhakar Bhalme (50), and cousin Ritesh (24)—during the procession, the news agency reported.
In a sudden escalation, the suspect allegedly attacked both men with a knife in a fit of rage, killing them on the spot.
Long-standing dispute suspected
Officials said the family had been embroiled in a prolonged land dispute. Prima facie, the attack appears to be linked to the ongoing conflict, the news agency reported.
“We received information and immediately reached the spot. The teen has been detained and further investigation is under way,” a police official said.
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.
Panic in the area
The attack, which took place during a public celebration, caused widespread panic in the locality. Police personnel have since been deployed to maintain law and order.
Life convict attacks jail staff in Maharashtra`s Thane
Meanwhile, in an another incident, a life convict has been booked for allegedly assaulting and threatening a jail constable in Maharashtra’s Thane district after being denied an unauthorised meeting with his brother, police said on Sunday, reported the PTI.
The incident took place on April 2, when the convict was being escorted back to prison following a court appearance.
The accused, Avinash Jadhav, is currently serving a life sentence at Thane Central Jail, the news agency reported.
According to police, he became enraged after a constable prevented his brother from approaching him inside the sessions court premises in Mumbai.
The constable had reportedly stopped the brother from handing over an item and instructed him to maintain distance.
Assault and threats
Officials said that upon returning to the jail, Jadhav confronted the constable at the prison entrance.
He allegedly assaulted the officer, shouted at jail staff, and issued threats, creating a disturbance and intimidating on-duty personnel.
The victim, a 42-year-old constable, was supervising a group of undertrials and convicts at the time of the incident, as per the PTI.
Case registered under BNS
Police have registered a case against Jadhav under Section 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Further investigation into the matter is currently underway.
(with PTI inputs)