Jind, Haryana: A former village sarpanch allegedly shot and killed his 26-year-old son, Murari, in Taloda village of Haryana’s Jind district following a dispute reportedly linked to property. The accused, identified as Madan, allegedly opened fire during an altercation at their family home after arriving in the village to sell ancestral land.
Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident, took custody of the body and sent it to the mortuary at the Civil Hospital. The crime scene was sealed and a forensic team examined the location. Madan has reportedly been absconding since the incident.
Dispute Followed Visit to Sell Ancestral Land
According to the available account, Madan who resides in Chandigarh arrived in Taloda village on Wednesday to sell ancestral property. An argument reportedly broke out between him and his son during the visit.
After completing the land sale Madan returned to the family home later that night, where another dispute allegedly took place. During the altercation he reportedly shot Murari who died at the scene.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The property dispute is being reported as a possible motive, but the circumstances and motive have yet to be established through the investigation.
Son Taken to Hospital; Police Register Case
On October 15 the report says the 26-year-old Murari was taken to the Civil Hospital and declared dead there after Madan allegedly used his licensed firearm to shoot Murari. Police registered a case and said further investigation was underway.
Accused Reportedly Ran Raag Ghee Business
Madan reportedly previously served as a Sub-Inspector in the Chandigarh Police before leaving the service and establishing a Raag Ghee factory in Chandigarh. Murari was also involved in the business and the family had reportedly recently opened a hotel in Chandigarh.
Murari is survived by his two-and-a-half-year-old son. Madan has reportedly been absconding since the incident.
Further investigations and details are underway.