Teen’s head chopped off in UP over land dispute, accused on the run

LUCKNOW: A 17-year-old boy’s head was chopped off using a sword following a land dispute. The heinous murder happened at Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh. The dead is Anurag, son of Ramjeet Yadav of the area. The boy’s mother sat with the severed head in her lap for many hours.

The macabre incident happened at Kabiruddin village under Gaurabadshahpur police station. Police said two families had a four-decade old land dispute. The police also said that this dispute escalated into a conflict the other day. After the skirmish, people who came with weapons swung their swords with great force and separated Anurag's head from the torso.

Two people have been taken into custody in the incident. However, the sword-bearer is on the run. A police team has been deputed as there is a possibility of tension in the area. SP Ajay Pal Sharma said the land dispute has been raging here for 40-45 years. The police informed that the investigation is in progress. Jaunpur District Magistrate Dinesh Chandra said that maximum punishment will be given to the culprits.