Man Shot Dead Over Land Dispute in Jharkhand's Sahibganj

Ranchi: A man was shot dead on Saturday night in a land dispute in Jharkhand 's Sahibganj district. The incident took place in Polma village, under the jurisdiction of Jirawadi Police Station, where land dispute led to the death of man. 

On Saturday night, assailants fatally shot Ishwar Murmu who is resident of Polma. His family rushed him to Sadar Hospital, where Dr. Tabrez Alam confirmed his death.

According to his wife, Tala Hembram, Ishwar had just stepped outside when Munna Pandey from Polma and Bhisham Yadav from Chota Solbandha approached him and opened fire, striking him in the abdomen. 

Tala has alleged that the attackers had repeatedly threatened her husband over the land conflict, leading to this fatal encounter.

Ishwar Murmu is survived by his wife and five children. As the family’s sole earner, his death has left the community in grief and shock.