Morena Farmer Dies After Alleged Stick Attack by Seven, Police Say

A 45-year-old farmer, Atar Singh Gurjar alias Lalla, was allegedly attacked with sticks by seven people while he was grazing buffaloes along the Chambal river in Rithora Khurd village of Morena district. He suffered serious injuries in the attack and died before he could reach the hospital in Gwalior. The incident, which police suspect was linked to an old dispute, has created tension in the village.

Police have registered a murder case against seven named accused and started searching for them. The accused have been identified as Edal Gurjar, Shivram Gurjar, Sonu Gurjar, Ramdas Gurjar, Dharmendra Gurjar, Akash Gurjar and Bhupendra Gurjar.

According to the information available, Atar Singh, a resident of Rithora Khurd, had gone to graze buffaloes along the Chambal river with his nephew on Sunday, 11 October. During this time, the accused allegedly reached the spot over an old dispute.

The accused allegedly first abused Atar Singh. When he objected, they reportedly attacked him repeatedly with sticks. Atar Singh was seriously injured in the sudden attack.

After the family members received information about the assault, they took him to Morena District Hospital at night. As his condition was serious, doctors referred him to Gwalior for further treatment.

The family was taking Atar Singh to Gwalior, but he died before reaching the area near Noorabade. After news of his death reached the village, tension spread there.

The police have named all seven accused in the case. According to the police, information has emerged that there was already an old dispute between the two sides. The police are searching for all the accused.

Sar Chhola police station in-charge SI K.K. Singh said the information about the incident was received late at night. The post-mortem of the body is being conducted on Monday.

Police officials said they will reach the spot after the post-mortem to investigate the incident and collect evidence. A detailed investigation is also being carried out into the reasons and circumstances surrounding the attack.

The police action follows the allegation that Atar Singh was attacked while grazing buffaloes near the Chambal river. The exact circumstances of the incident, the role of the seven named accused and the background to the old dispute are being examined as part of the investigation.