Uttar Pradesh: 9 Shot Dead In Land Dispute In Sonebhadra, CM Yogi Adityanath Seeks Report

New Delhi: Nine people including four women were shot dead in a clash over land dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonebhadr district today. The incident took place in Ubha village of the district where villagers clashed with the gram pradhan, whose supporters opened fire at the other side.

More than 20 people are injured. Some of the injured persons are said to be in serious condition. Police have reached the spot. Police said nine bodies were brought to the district hospital till 4 pm. The death toll may go up.

We can’t tell exact numbers as of now. Nine persons have been brought to district hospital. Some are injured and some are dead, Sonebhadra district magistrate Ankit Kumar Agarwal told reporters.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sought report from the local administration on the incident. He issued directive to officials to ensure adequate medical care of those injured in the firing incident.

The chief minister directed the directed the director general of police to personally monitor the Sonebhadra firing case and ensure strict action against the culprits.

According to available information, the two sides fought over 90 bigha of land that the gram pradhan had purchased two years ago. The gram pradhan today reached the spot to take possession of the land. The villagers opposed it leading to clash.

Some of the men accompanying the gram pradhan opened fire at the villagers killing nine of them. Two persons have been arrested, police said.